Strong’s G3962

πατήρ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

patér

Pronunciation

pah-TAIR

Definition

Father

Meaning

father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior.

Usage

In the New Testament, "patér" is used to denote a father in both a literal and figurative sense. It refers to a male parent, an ancestor, or a forefather. It is also used to describe God as the Father of Jesus Christ and, by extension, the spiritual Father of believers. The term conveys authority, care, and a familial relationship.

Bible references

Matthew 2:22;Matthew 3:9;Matthew 4:21;Matthew 4:22;Matthew 5:16;Matthew 5:45;Matthew 5:48;Matthew 6:1;Matthew 6:4;Matthew 6:6;Matthew 6:6;Matthew 6:8;Matthew 6:9;Matthew 6:14;Matthew 6:15;Matthew 6:18;Matthew 6:18;Matthew 6:26;Matthew 6:32;Matthew 7:11;Matthew 7:21;Matthew 8:21;Matthew 10:20;Matthew 10:21;Matthew 10:29