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The concept of Thy father in Christianity

The keyphrase "Thy father" encompasses various interpretations across different religious contexts. In Christianity, it signifies both a paternal figure and a divine parent offering forgiveness and support. It links to King David and the promise of leadership in Israel. In Gnosticism, it is associated with Jesus's father, highlighting themes of forgiveness. The Church of the East connects it to familial relationships, particularly Solomon, while Early Christianity relates it to personal parentage and Jewish identity. Overall, "Thy father" embodies concepts of guidance, forgiveness, and divine connection.

Synonyms: Your father

In Finnish: Sinun isäsi; In Spanish: Tu padre; In German: Dein Vater; In Swedish: Din far; In Malay: Ayah awak; In Dutch: Jouw vader; In French: Ton père

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Christian concept of 'Thy father'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: The Complete Sayings of Jesus

(1) This is a reference to the father of the subject of the text, who was also seeking his son.[1] (2) This is a term used to address a divine entity, indicating a relationship of faith and reliance for support and rewards.[2]

From: Hymns for Christian Devotion

(1) The paternal figure who extends an invitation to return, showing that there is the possibility of being forgiven and embraced.[3] (2) An individual's divine parent is a source of support to whom one should turn in challenging times.[4]

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) Thy father refers to David, who was promised that there shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.[5]

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
Church of the East Books

From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) The father of Akamhel is not specified, but his mother mentions him in reference to a throne, and suggests that Akamhel should wait for his father's throne.[6] (2) This individual's shame should not be uncovered, and he is closely related to the person.[7] (3) This is a reference to David, who is the innocent and humble father, and the narrative highlights that God loves the innocent and humble.[8] (4) The son is told not to do violence to his father, and this refers to Solomon, who is the son's father, and the one he is speaking with.[9]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This refers to the parent of the person being addressed, who wrote to the cities to forbid measures against us.[10] (2) This refers to the father of a specific individual, who, along with the mother, fled into Egypt due to a lack of confidence.[11] (3) This is a term that refers to a person's parent, which they say they know.[12] (4) This is one of the individuals that the Jews mention in their accusations, relating to the subject's background and origins.[13]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Gnostic concept of 'Thy father'

Gnosticism Books

Significance in Gnosticism (Mystical or Esoteric Christianity):

From: Pistis Sophia

(1) The term used by the disciples to refer to the father of Jesus, asking when their sins would be forgiven and they would be worthy of the kingdom.[14]