a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application):--chief, (fore-)father(-less), × patrimony, principal. Compare names in "Abi-".
father of an individual
of God as father of his people
head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
ancestor
grandfather, forefathers -- of person
of people
originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
