πατὴρ
pater
father
apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.
John 8:44 · Word #46
Lexicon G3962
| Lemma | πατήρ |
| Transliteration | patḗr |
| Strong's | G3962 |
| In-context | father |
| Literal | father |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πατήρ |
| Strong's | G3962 |
SIBI-P1 G3962-01
the Father (nominative masculine singular); O Father (vocative masculine singular)
| Root | πατήρ (patēr) |
| Core Meanings | father, ancestor, progenitor, source, originator |
| Semantic Range | biological father, male ancestor, forefather, founding figure, spiritual father, source or origin, title for God as covenantal Father |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, πατήρ denotes both earthly paternity and covenantal lineage, linking identity to ancestry. Theologically, it becomes a central title for God, expressing authority, origin, care, and relational intimacy, especially in prayer and Christological contexts. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (NMS) in most occurrences; noun, vocative masculine singular (VMS) in direct address ("Πάτερ"). The nominative functions typically as subject or predicate nominative; the vocative marks direct address. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the core sense of πατήρ as a male progenitor or source. "The Father" reflects the nominative masculine singular form used as subject, while "O Father" represents the vocative masculine singular used for direct address, thus maintaining the grammatical distinctions present in the forms provided. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root πατήρ (father, ancestor, progenitor, source, originator)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3962-02 |
patera | father (accusative singular, direct object) |
G3962-03 |
pateras | fathers |
G3962-04 |
pateres | fathers |
Word Usage (413 occurrences of G3962)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:22 | πατρὸς | patros | father |
| Matthew 3:9 | πατέρα | patera | |
| Matthew 4:21 | πατρὸς | patros |