Greek Word Study
The meaning of “γένεσις”
Understanding génesis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
generation, nature(-ral). - nativity - figuratively, nature
G1078
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
γένεσις
Phoneticghen'-es-is
Transliterationgénesis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
generation, nature(-ral). - nativity - figuratively, nature
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:1 | “The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Word: γένεσις (génesis) | |
| James 1:23 | “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:” Word: γένεσις (génesis) | |
| James 3:6 | “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.” Word: γένεσις (génesis) |