Strong's Lexicon
penthera: mother-in-law
Original Word:πενθερά
Part of Speech:Noun, Feminine
Transliteration:penthera
Pronunciation:pen-ther-AH
Phonetic Spelling:(pen-ther-ah')
Definition:mother-in-law
Meaning:a mother-in-law.
Word Origin:Derived from the Greek word πενθερός (pentheros), meaning "father-in-law."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "penthera," the concept of in-laws is present in the Old Testament, such as חֹתֵן (choten) for "father-in-law" and חֲמוֹת (chamot) for "mother-in-law."
Usage:The term "penthera" is used in the New Testament to refer specifically to a mother-in-law, the mother of one's spouse. It appears in contexts that highlight familial relationships and the dynamics within a household.
Cultural and Historical Background:In the ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman world, family structures were patriarchal and extended, often including multiple generations living together. The role of a mother-in-law was significant, as she was typically involved in the domestic and social upbringing of the family. The relationship between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law or son-in-law could be complex, influenced by cultural expectations and personal dynamics.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfem. of
pentherosDefinitiona mother-in-law
NASB Translationmother-in-law (6).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3994: πενθεράπενθερά,
πενθερᾶς,
ἡ (feminine of
πενθερός, which see),
a mother-in-law, a wife's mother:
Matthew 8:14;
Matthew 10:35;
Mark 1:30;
Luke 4:38;
Luke 12:53. (
Demosthenes,
Plutarch,
Lucian, others; the
Sept. for
חָמות.)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a mother-in-lawFeminine ofpentheros; a wife's mother -- mother in law, wife's mother.
see GREEKpentheros
Forms and Transliterations
πενθερα πενθερά πενθερὰ πενθεραν πενθεράν πενθερὰν πενθερας πενθεράς πενθερᾶς penthera pentherà pentheran pentherán pentheràn pentheras pentherâsLinks
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