The meaning of “γνήσιος”
Understanding gnḗsios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
own, sincerity, true. - legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine
γνήσιος
own, sincerity, true. - legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 8:8 | “I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.” Word: γνήσιος (gnḗsios) | |
| Philippians 4:3 | “And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.” Word: γνήσιος (gnḗsios) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:2 | “Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.” Word: γνήσιος (gnḗsios) | |
| Titus 1:4 | “To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.” Word: γνήσιος (gnḗsios) |