Θάρα (Thara)
Thara
Terah
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Thara appears in the New Testament as a proper noun, specifically identifying the father of Abraham. Found only once in Luke 3:34 within Jesus’ genealogy, it serves as a link in the chain of ancestors tracing back to Adam. The form Θάρᾳ is a transliteration of the Hebrew Terah, preserving the identity of this patriarch from Genesis.
Lexical sources define the name’s origin as meaning "station" or "dwelling," though the text itself focuses on its role in salvation history rather than etymological speculation. By including Thara in the lineage, Luke emphasizes the human ancestry of Christ, connecting Him to the ancient covenant family without adding theological commentary beyond the record of descent.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Thara appears in Luke’s genealogy as the father of Abraham. This brief mention connects Jesus to a long line of ancestors stretching back to Adam. It reminds us that God works through real people and their families.
Even though we know little about Thara personally, his place in this list shows God’s faithfulness across generations. The lineage includes many ordinary individuals who helped bring forth the Savior. This continuity assures us that God remembers His promises through time.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Terah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Θάρα1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:34
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,
This verse places Thara as the father of Abraham in Jesus' genealogy, linking Christ to the patriarchal family.