5 occurrences

'Ancestor' in the Bible

Also to Shem, the father of all the children of Eber [including the Hebrews], the older brother of Japheth, children were born.

Verse ConceptsAncestors

The neighbor women gave him a name, saying, “A son (grandson) has been born to Naomi.” They named him Obed (worshiper). He is the father of Jesse, the father of David [the ancestor of Jesus Christ].

Verse ConceptsDavid, Early LifeInfantsRuthPeople Naming PeopleGrandmothers

Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David [the king of Israel and the ancestor of Jesus Christ].

Verse ConceptsDavid, Rise Of

For [most certainly] You are our Father, even though Abraham [our ancestor] does not know usAnd Israel does not acknowledge us.You, O Lord, are [still] our Father,Our Redeemer from everlasting is Your name.

Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfGod, As RedeemerAdoption, nature ofFamily, Showing God's RelationshipPeople Of God, In OtPrayer, As A Relationship With GodRedemption, In OtSpiritual AdoptionNot Knowing People

We have lived only in tents, and have obeyed and done [everything] according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Verse ConceptsObeying People

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Ancestor (68 instances)
Parent (5 instances)