Lexical Definition
πενθερός pentherós (pen-ther-os') father-in-law G:N-M
of uncertain affinity
father in law.
- a wife's father
Usage: 4 forms in 8 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| πενθερὸσ | father-in-law | John.18.13 |
| πενθερόσ | her father-in-law | LXX.1Sam.4.19 |
| your father-in-law | LXX.Gen.38.13 | |
| πενθερόν | her father-in-law | LXX.Gen.38.25 |
| his father-in-law | LXX.Exod.4.18 | |
| πενθερού | father-in-law | LXX.Judg.1.16 |
| her father-in-law | LXX.1Sam.4.21 | |
| his father-in-law | LXX.Exod.3.1 |
Abbott-Smith
πενθερός, -οῦ, ὁ, [in LXX chiefly for חָם, Ge 38:13, al.; also for חֹתֵן, Jg 1:16 A;]
a father-in-law: Jo 18:13.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 38:13 |
| Judges | 1:16 |
| John | 18:13 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
πενθερός, ὁ,
father-in-law, [Refs 8th c.BC+]; λαβὼν Ἄδραστον π. [Refs 5th c.BC+]: in plural, parents-in-law, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II generally, connexion by marriage, e.g. brother-in-law, [Refs]; also, ={γαμβρός}, son-in-law, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. (Cf. Sanskrit bándhus 'kinsman', Lithuanian beñdras 'comrade', Gothic bindan 'bind'.)