Strong’s G3384

μήτηρ

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

métér

Pronunciation

MAY-tare

Definition

Mother

Meaning

a mother.

Usage

The Greek word "μήτηρ" (métér) is used in the New Testament to denote a female parent, or mother. It is employed both in a literal sense, referring to one's biological mother, and in a metaphorical sense, representing the source or origin of something. The term is also used to describe spiritual relationships, such as the Church being the "mother" of believers.

Bible references

Matthew 1:18;Matthew 2:11;Matthew 2:13;Matthew 2:14;Matthew 2:20;Matthew 2:21;Matthew 10:35;Matthew 10:37;Matthew 12:46;Matthew 12:47;Matthew 12:48;Matthew 12:49;Matthew 12:50;Matthew 13:55;Matthew 14:8;Matthew 14:11;Matthew 15:4;Matthew 15:4;Matthew 15:5;Matthew 19:5;Matthew 19:12;Matthew 19:19;Matthew 19:29;Matthew 20:20;Matthew 27:56