Biblical Family | Greek: οἰκογένεια, οἶκος; Hebrew: מִשְׁפָּחָה | Noun
Definition The term ‘family’ in the Bible encompasses a broad range of relationships and social structures. In the New Testament, the Greek words οἰκογένεια (oikogeneia) and οἶκος (oikos) refer to a household or family unit, while in the Old Testament, the Hebrew מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah) often denotes a clan or a larger family lineage. Commentary and […]