patriarchs background

patriarchs

/ˈpeɪtriɑːrks/ /ˈpeɪtriɑːrkt͡s/

Illustration patriarchs - Image 1

noun

Oberhaupt, Patriarch

Examples :

"In the early church, the patriarchs held great authority, guiding the bishops in their regions. "

In der frühen Kirche hatten die Patriarchen große Autorität und leiteten die Bischöfe in ihren Regionen.

religion theology person title organization

Illustration patriarchs - Image 1

noun

Patriarchen, Stammesoberhäupter

In Biblical contexts, a male leader of a family, tribe or ethnic group, especially one of the twelve sons of Jacob (considered to have created the twelve tribes of Israel) or (in plural) Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Examples :

"The Bible tells stories of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are considered the founding fathers of the Jewish people. "

Die Bibel erzählt Geschichten von den Patriarchen Abraham, Isaak und Jakob, die als die Gründerväter des jüdischen Volkes gelten.

family religion history person mythology theology group

Illustration patriarchs - Image 1

noun

Gründer, Väter

A founder of a political or religious movement, an organization or an enterprise.

Examples :

"The patriarchs of the technology company started it in a small garage and grew it into a global leader. "

Die Gründer des Technologieunternehmens starteten es in einer kleinen Garage und bauten es zu einem Weltmarktführer aus.

history religion family organization person

Illustration patriarchs - Image 1

noun

Älteste, Stammesführer

An old leader of a village or community.

Examples :

"The village elders, including the two oldest patriarchs, decided the best time to plant the crops. "

Die Ältesten des Dorfes, darunter die beiden ältesten Stammesführer, entschieden über den besten Zeitpunkt für die Aussaat der Feldfrüchte.

family age person group history religion organization

Illustration patriarchs - Image 1

noun

Stammesväter, Patriarchen

The male progenitor of a genetic or tribal line, or of a clan or extended family.

Examples :

"The family history book described the hardships faced by the patriarchs who first settled the land. "

Das Familienbuch beschrieb die Härten, denen sich die Stammesväter stellten, die das Land zuerst besiedelten.

family person history religion culture society

Illustration patriarchs - Image 1

noun

Familienoberhaupt, Patriarch

The male head of a household or nuclear family.

Examples :

"In some families, the patriarchs make important decisions about the family's finances and future. "

In manchen Familien treffen die Familienoberhäupter wichtige Entscheidungen über die Finanzen und die Zukunft der Familie.

family person culture religion