Strong’s G3965

πατριά

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

patria

Pronunciation

pah-tree-AH

Definition

Family, lineage, tribe, nation

Meaning

lineage, ancestry; a family, tribe.

Usage

The Greek word "πατριά" (patria) primarily refers to a family or lineage, often extending to a clan or tribe. It signifies a group of people connected by a common ancestry or heritage. In the New Testament, it is used to denote both physical and spiritual lineages, emphasizing the importance of familial and tribal connections in the cultural context of the time.

Bible references

Luke 2:4;Acts 3:25;Ephesians 3:15