The meaning of “γονεύς”
Understanding goneús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
parent. - a parent
γονεύς
parent. - a parent
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:21 | “And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.” Word: γονεύς (goneús) | |
| Mark 13:12 | “Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.” Word: γονεύς (goneús) | |
| Luke 8:56 | “And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. ” Word: γονεύς (goneús) | |
| John 9:20 | “His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind:” Word: γονεύς (goneús) | |
| Romans 1:30 | “Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,” Word: γονεύς (goneús) |