Strong's G3971 · Greek
πατρῷος
patrōios
Definition
paternal, i.e. hereditary
KJV: of fathers
Root / derivation: from G3962 (πατήρ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πατρῷος across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
Acts 24:14But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:
Acts 28:17And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3971 (patrōios) mean?
paternal, i.e. hereditary
How many times does G3971 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3971 (πατρῷος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fathers.”
How is patrōios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3971 is rendered as “fathers” (3×).
Where does the Greek word πατρῷος come from?
from G3962 (πατήρ);