be a father , 01_GEN_17:04 As for me, behold, my covenant [is] with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. , be a father , 23_ISA_22:21 And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah. , be a father , 47_2CO_06:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. , ,,