Strong's Lexicon ab: Father Original Word: אַב Word Origin: A primitive word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3962 (πατήρ, patēr) - Father Usage: The Hebrew word אָב ('ab) primarily means "father" and is used extensively throughout the Old Testament to denote a male parent. It also carries broader connotations, including ancestor, progenitor, or even a symbolic father figure, such as a leader or a founder of a group or nation. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe God as the Father of His people, emphasizing His role as creator, protector, and provider. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the father was the head of the household and held significant authority and responsibility. The family structure was patriarchal, with the father serving as the primary decision-maker and spiritual leader. The concept of fatherhood extended beyond biological relationships to include mentorship and leadership within the community. The role of the father was deeply respected, and genealogies often emphasized paternal lineage. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to ab Definition father NASB Translation father (6), fathers (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אַב D§ 40.4, אַבָּא Idib MeiChr 165] noun masculine father (Biblical Hebrew אָב); — 1 literally father suffix אֲבוּ֫הִי Daniel 5:13 (see Behrm Marti), אֲבוךְ (K§ 53, 2 a) Daniel 5:11; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 5:18 אֲבוּ֫הִי Daniel 5:2. 2 plural fathers, ancestors , [אֲבָהָן Dl.c.], suffix אֲבָהָתי Daniel 2:33 (Baer תַי-, but see K§ 53, 1), אֲבָהָתָךְ Ezra 4:15, תָ֫נָא- (Str. תַ֫נָא—) Ezra 5:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance father (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ab -- father. see HEBREW 'ab Forms and Transliterations אֲב֔וּהִי אֲב֔וּךְ אֲב֗וּךְ אֲב֥וּךְ אֲבָהֳתַ֙נָא֙ אֲבָהָתִ֗י אֲבָהָתָ֗ךְ אֲבֽוּךְ׃ אַ֖בִי אבהתי אבהתך אבהתנא אבוהי אבוך אבוך׃ אבי ’ă·ḇā·hā·ṯāḵ ’ă·ḇā·hā·ṯî ’ă·ḇā·ho·ṯa·nā ’a·ḇî ’ă·ḇū·hî ’ă·ḇūḵ ’ăḇāhāṯāḵ ’ăḇāhāṯî ’ăḇāhoṯanā ’aḇî ’ăḇūhî ’ăḇūḵ avahaTach avahaTi Avi avohoTana aVuch aVuhiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:15 HEB: דָּכְרָ֨נַיָּ֜א דִּ֣י אֲבָהָתָ֗ךְ וּ֠תְהַשְׁכַּח בִּסְפַ֣ר NAS: books of your fathers. And you will discover KJV: of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find INT: the record so of your fathers will discover books Ezra 5:12 Daniel 2:23 Daniel 5:2 Daniel 5:11 Daniel 5:11 Daniel 5:11 Daniel 5:13 Daniel 5:18 9 Occurrences |
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