Strong's H1 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: אָב (ʼâb)

Pronunciation: awb

POS: awb Morph: n-m

Exegesis: a primitive word;

Definition: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.

KJV Usage: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) father of an individual
• 2. 2) of God as father of his people
• 3. 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
• 4. 4) ancestor
• 5. 4a) grandfather, forefathers — of person
• 6. 4b) of people
• 7. 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
• 8. 6) of producer, generator (fig.)
• 9. 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.)
• 10. 8) term of respect and honour
• 11. 9) ruler or chief (spec.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1118
• GREEK G2730
• GREEK G3390
• GREEK G3507
• GREEK G3509
• GREEK G3962
• GREEK G3965
• GREEK G3966
• GREEK G3967
• GREEK G3971

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