Θάρα
Thára
G2291 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name: Thara (Terach), the father of Abraham, appearing in genealogical records. Used exclusively as a proper noun to designate a single individual in biblical tradition.
Semantic Range
Thara (proper name), Terach (father of Abraham), a forebear in biblical genealogies
Root / Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew תֶּרַח (Terach). Greek Θάρα is a transliteration reflecting the Hebrew pronunciation. The precise meaning of the Hebrew name is uncertain; possible derivations include roots meaning 'delay' or 'wander/languish,' but no consensus exists.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Θάρα appears only as a proper name in the Greek Septuagint (Genesis 11:24–32) and in the genealogies of the New Testament (Luke 3:34). The form Θάρα is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew תֶּרַח (Terach), the father of Abraham. The use is strictly genealogical and does not carry semantic range beyond naming the biblical figure. English translations commonly render the name as 'Terah' in the Old Testament and 'Thara' in the New Testament genealogies, but the rendering does not reflect any additional connotation beyond the individual's identity. In both Jewish and Christian tradition, the person named by Θάρα is known solely as the ancestor of Abraham, without further narrative development attached to the name. The spelling differs from the Hebrew primarily due to Greek phonetic adaptation and the requirements of transliteration.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (תֶּרַח); Thara (i.e. Terach), the father of Abraham:--Thara.
Root Family
Θάρα (Thara) — personal name, specific ancestor, genealogical forebear
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2291-01 |
Θάρα | thara | N GEN M SG |
Thara | of Thara | Thara | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2291-01 |
Luke 3:34 | Θάρα | thara | N GEN M SG |
Thara | of Thara | Thara |