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# patriarch, patriarchs #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "patriarch" in the Bible refers to someone who was a founding ancestor of the Jewish people, particularly Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob.
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* It also can refer to the twelve sons of Jacob who became the 12 patriarchs of the 12 tribes of Israel.
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* The term "patriarch" has a similar meaning to "forefather," but more specifically refers to the most well-known male ancestral leaders of a people group.
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(See also: [ancestor, father, forefather](../other/father.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 02:29-31](rc://en/tn/help/act/02/29)
* [Acts 07:6-8](rc://en/tn/help/act/07/06)
* [Acts 07:09](rc://en/tn/help/act/07/09)
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* [Ezra 03:12-13](rc://en/tn/help/ezr/03/12)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H1, H7218, G3966