Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
from forefathers
Usage: πατρο-παρά-δοτος, -ον (πατήρ, παραδίδωμι), handed down from one's fathers, inherited: 1Pe.1:18 (Diod., al.).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3970
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G3970 Quick Answer
Strong's G3970 πατροπαράδοτος (patroparadotos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. patroparadotos (pat-rop-ar-ad'-ot-os) adj. 1. traditionary [from G3962 and a derivative of G3860 (in the sense of handing over or down)] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include forasmuch, know, redeemed, corruptible, and things. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- patroparadotos (pat-rop-ar-ad'-ot-os) adj. 1. traditionary [from G3962 and a derivative of G3860 (in the sense of handing over or down)]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- forasmuch, know, redeemed, corruptible, and things
Meaning and Definition
patroparadotos (pat-rop-ar-ad'-ot-os) adj. 1. traditionary [from G3962 and a derivative of G3860 (in the sense of handing over or down)] KJV: received by tradition from fathers Root(s): G3962, G3860
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3970. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
forasmuch
know
redeemed
corruptible
things
silver
gold
vain
conversation
received
tradition
fathers
How Strong's G3970 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G3970 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G3970 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G3970.
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3970, grouped by book.
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3970 FAQ
What does patroparadotos (πατροπαράδοτος) mean?
Patroparadotos (Strong's G3970) is a Greek word most simply glossed "traditionary". patroparadotos (pat-rop-ar-ad'-ot-os) adj. 1. traditionary [from G3962 and a derivative of G3860 (in the sense of handing over or down)]
How many times is patroparadotos (πατροπαράδοτος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G3970 across 1 book.
Where can I study patroparadotos (πατροπαράδοτος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3970 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate patroparadotos (πατροπαράδοτος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as forasmuch, know, redeemed, corruptible, things, and silver. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.