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The meaning of παλιγγενεσία

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

Definition

regeneration. - (spiritual) rebirth (the state or the act), i.e. (figuratively) spiritual renovation - specially, Messia...

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παλιγγενεσία

Phoneticpal-ing-ghen-es-ee'-ah
Transliterationpalingenesía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

regeneration. - (spiritual) rebirth (the state or the act), i.e. (figuratively) spiritual renovation - specially, Messianic restoration

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 19:28

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Word: παλιγγενεσία (palingenesía)
Titus 3:5

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Word: παλιγγενεσία (palingenesía)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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