Strong's G3966 · Greek
πατριάρχης
patriárchēs
Definition
a progenitor ("patriarch")
KJV: patriarch
Root / derivation: from G3965 (πατριά) and G757 (ἄρχω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πατριάρχης across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
Acts 7:8And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.
Acts 7:9And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3966 (patriárchēs) mean?
a progenitor ("patriarch")
How many times does G3966 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3966 (πατριάρχης) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “patriarch.”
How is patriárchēs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3966 is rendered as “patriarch” (2×), “patriarchs” (2×).
Where does the Greek word πατριάρχης come from?
from G3965 (πατριά) and G757 (ἄρχω);