The meaning of “γενεά”

Understanding geneá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1074

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

γενεά

Phoneticghen-eh-ah'

Transliterationgeneá

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

age, generation, nation, time. - a generation - by implication, an age (the period or the persons)

Scripture References

37 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 12:45	“Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.”
Mark 9:19	“He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.”
Luke 11:31	“The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.”
Acts 13:36	“For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:”
Ephesians 3:21	“Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. ”

Total Occurrences

37x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew10

Mark4

Luke13

Acts5

Ephesians2

Philippians1

Colossians1

Hebrews1

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