G1080

γεννάω

gennaō

Verb · From a variation of γένος (G1085)

From a variation of G1085; to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate:—bear, beget, be born, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring.

Outline

  1. of men who fathered children
    1. to be born
    2. to be begotten
      1. of women giving birth to children
  2. metaph.
    1. to engender, cause to arise, excite
    2. in a Jewish sense, of one who brings others over to his way of life, to convert someone
    3. of God making Christ his son
    4. of God making men his sons through faith in Christ's work

Usages (1/2)

Matthew 1:6

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Acts 13:33

Quoting Psalms 2:7

I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

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