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πατρίς G3968
G3968 is the Greek word πατρίς, transliterated patrís. The King James Version most often renders it country.
What it means
a father-land, i.e. native town; (figuratively) heavenly home.
Where it comes from
from G3902 (παράσημος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (own) country.
Verses using πατρίς
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:54 · KJV
And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
Matthew 13:57 · KJV
And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
Mark 6:1 · KJV
And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.
Mark 6:4 · KJV
But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3968 mean?
G3968 is the Greek word πατρίς (patrís), meaning a father-land, i.e. native town; (figuratively) heavenly home.
How is G3968 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it country (4 times).
How many times does G3968 appear in the Bible?
πατρίς (patrís) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3968 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3902 (παράσημος).
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