γεννάω

gennaōVerbG1080

to beget

From: from a variation of G1085 (γένος);

Short Definition

to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate

Full Lexicon Entry

1.of the father, to beget
2.Of the mother, to bring forth, bear
LXX Usage: chiefly for ילד

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

65 times

Appears 65 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
20
John
15
Acts
7
1 John
6
Hebrews
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:15
  • Acts 7:8
  • John 3:3
  • Luke 1:35
  • Matthew 1:12

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