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The ideal father, from a biblical perspective, is one who loves God, is obedient to him and reflects this in his daily living and in the care and upbringing of his children.
Abraham Ge 18:19 See also Ge 17:1-7,18-20; Ge 21:1-5,8-13; Ge 22:1-18
Zechariah Lk 1:5-20 See also Lk 1:62-80
The father of the prodigal Lk 15:11-31
Through favouritism Ge 37:3-4 See also Ge 25:28
Through lack of discipline 1Sa 2:22-25 See also 1Sa 2:27-36; 1Sa 3:11-18
Abraham Ge 17:18-22
David 1Ch 29:10-19 See also 2Sa 12:15-23
Job Job 1:4-5
The father of the demoniac Mt 17:14-15 pp Mk 9:17-18 pp Lk 9:38-39
The royal official Jn 4:46-49
1040 | God, fatherhood |
1245 | God of the fathers |
1250 | Abba |
5700 | headship |
5718 | mothers |
5730 | orphans |
5731 | parents |
7718 | elders |
8753 | favouritism |