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patriarchs

Definition

The term "patriarchs" in the OT refers to the founding fathers of the Jewish people, particularly Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

  • It also can refer to the twelve sons of Jacob who became the 12 patriarchs of the 12 tribes of Israel.
  • The term "patriarch" has a similar meaning to "forefather" but more specifically refers to the most well-known ancestral leaders of a people group.