Word: A@

Pronounce: awb

Strong: H1

Orig: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application):--chief, (fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal. Compare names in "Abi-".

Use: TWOT-4a Noun Masculine

Grk Strong: G1118 G2730 G3390 G3507 G3509 G3962 G3965 G3966 G3967 G3971

1) father of an individual
2) of God as father of his people
3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
4) ancestor
4a) grandfather, forefathers -- of person
4b) of people
5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
6) of producer, generator (fig.)
7) of benevolence and protection (fig.)
8) term of respect and honour
9) ruler or chief (spec.)