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The meaning of ἀγενής

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

Definition

base things. - properly, without kin, i.e. (of unknown descent, and by implication) ignoble

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ἀγενής

Phoneticag-en-ace'
Transliterationagenḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

base things. - properly, without kin, i.e. (of unknown descent, and by implication) ignoble

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 1:28

And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

Word: ἀγενής (agenḗs)

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1 Corinthians
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