Strong's G3994 · Greek
πενθερά
pentherá
Definition
a wife's mother
KJV: mother in law, wife's mother
Root / derivation: feminine of G3995 (πενθερός);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πενθερά across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Luke2 verses
And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
Luke 12:53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3994 (pentherá) mean?
a wife's mother
How many times does G3994 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3994 (πενθερά) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “law.”
How is pentherá translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3994 is rendered as “law” (3×), “mother” (3×).
Where does the Greek word πενθερά come from?
feminine of G3995 (πενθερός);