אָב

Detailed Definition

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