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Thara

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Thara is the Greek form of Terah, the father of Abraham, and is named in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke.

Definition

Thara is the Greek form of Terah, the father of Abraham.

Biblical Usage

Thara appears in the genealogy recorded in Luke as Abraham’s father.

Historical Background

The form Thara belongs to the Greek version of the name; the Revised Version uses Terah.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Terah the father of Abraham. (Luke 3:34)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tha'-ra, thar'-a (Thara): the King James Version; Greek form of "Terah" (thus, Lu 3:34 the Revised Version (British and American)).</p>
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