Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀναγεννάω”
Understanding anagennáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
beget, (bear) X (again). - to beget or (by extension) bear (again)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀναγεννάω
Phonetican-ag-en-nah'-o
Transliterationanagennáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beget, (bear) X (again). - to beget or (by extension) bear (again)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Peter 1:3 | “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” Word: ἀναγεννάω (anagennáō) | |
| 1 Peter 1:23 | “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” Word: ἀναγεννάω (anagennáō) |