Πατρὶ

Detailed Definition

• 1generator or male ancestor
• 2either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents
• 3the originator and transmitter of anything
• 4of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler
• 5of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
• 6a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so abraham is called, jacob and david
• 7one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way
• 8metaphorically
• 9of christians, as those who through christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with god, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving father
• 10a title of honor
• 11one advanced in years, a senior
• 12god is called the father
• 13the father of jesus christ, as one whom god has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out among men the plan of salvation, and made to share also in his own divine nature