2291. Thara
Strong's Lexicon
Thara: Thara

Original Word: Θάρα
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Thara
Pronunciation: THAH-rah
Phonetic Spelling: (thar'-ah)
Definition: Thara
Meaning: Terah, the father of Abraham.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name תֶּרַח (Terach)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H8646 (תֶּרַח, Terach)

Usage: Thara is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Terach, who is known in the Bible as the father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. The name appears in genealogical contexts, particularly in the New Testament, where it is used to trace the lineage of Jesus Christ.

Cultural and Historical Background: Terach, or Thara, lived during the time of the early patriarchs in the region of Ur of the Chaldeans, which is in modern-day Iraq. He is a significant figure in the Genesis narrative as the father of Abraham, who is a central figure in the Abrahamic faiths. Terach's journey from Ur to Haran marks a pivotal moment in biblical history, setting the stage for God's covenant with Abraham.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Terach
Definition
Terah, the father of Abraham
NASB Translation
Terah (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2291: Θάρα

Θάρα (WH Θάρα), (טֶרַח a journey, or a halt on a journey (others, 'loiterer')), indeclinable proper name, Terah, the father of Abraham: Luke 3:34.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Terah

Of Hebrew origin (Terach); Thara (i.e. Terach), the father of Abraham -- Thara.

see HEBREW Terach

Forms and Transliterations
Θαρα Θαρά Θάρα Thara Thará
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 3:34 N
GRK: Ἀβραάμ τοῦ Θαρά τοῦ Ναχώρ
NAS: the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
KJV: which was [the son] of Abraham, which was [the son] of Thara, which was [the son] of Nachor,
INT: of Abraham of Terah of Nahor

Strong's Greek 2291
1 Occurrence


Θαρά — 1 Occ.















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