Original Word: γένος
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: genos
Pronunciation: GEH-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (ghen'-os)
Definition: Kind, race, family, offspring, nation, kindred
Meaning: offspring, family, race, nation, kind.

race, kind, nation, offspring.

From ginomai; "kin" (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective) -- born, country(-man), diversity, generation, kind(-red), nation, offspring, stock.

see GREEK ginomai

Word Origin
from ginomai
Definition
family, offspring
NASB Translation
birth (2), countrymen (2), descendant (1), descent (1), family (2), kind (3), kinds (3), nation (1), native (1), race (3).

STRONGS NT 1085: γένος

γένος, γένους, τό (ΓΑΝΩ, γίνομαι), race;

a. offspring: τίνος, Acts 17:28f (from the poet Aratus); Revelation 22:16.

b. family: Acts (Acts 4:6, see ἀρχιερεύς, 2 at the end); (others refer this to c.); .

c. stock, race: Acts 7:19; 2 Corinthians 11:26; Philippians 3:5; Galatians 1:14; 1 Peter 2:9; (Genesis 11:6; Genesis 17:14, etc. for עַם); nation (i. e. nationality or descent from a particular people): Mark 7:26; Acts 4:36; Acts 18:2, 24.

d. concrete, the aggregate of many individuals of the same nature, kind, sort, species: Matthew 13:7; Matthew 17:21 (T WH omit; Tr brackets the verse); Mark 9:29; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28; 1 Corinthians 14:10. (With the same significations in Greek writings from Homer down.)

STRONGS NT 1085a: ΓερασηνόςΓερασηνός, Γερασηνου, ὁ, Gerasene, i. e. belonging to the city Gerasa (τά Γέρασα, Josephus, b. j. 3, 3, 3): Matthew 8:28 (Lachmann); Mark 5:1 (L T WH Tr text); Luke 8:26 and 37 (L Tr WH) according to very many manuscripts seen by Origen. But since Gerasa was a city situated in the southern part of Peraea (Josephus, the passage cited, cf. 4, 9, 1), or in Arabia (Origen, Works, iv. 140, De la Rue edition), that cannot be referred to here; see Γαδαρηνός, and the next word.

Word Origin: Derived from the base of γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning "to become" or "to be born."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Hebrew equivalent often associated with γένος is מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah • Strong's Hebrew 4940), which means "family," "clan," or "tribe."
• Another related term is גּוֹי (goy • Strong's Hebrew 1471), meaning "nation" or "people," often used to describe ethnic groups or nations in the Old Testament.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term γένος, illustrating its significance in both cultural and theological contexts within the biblical narrative.

Usage: In the New Testament, γένος is used to describe various forms of kinship and classification, including ethnic groups, familial lineage, and broader categories of people. It can also refer to a kind or class of things.

Context: • General Overview: The Greek word γένος is a versatile term that appears in various contexts within the New Testament. It is often used to describe a collective group of people who share a common ancestry or characteristic. This can include ethnic groups, tribes, or families. The term emphasizes the idea of shared origin or nature.

• Biblical Context:
• In Acts 17:28-29, Paul uses γένος to refer to humanity as the offspring of God, emphasizing the shared divine origin of all people: "For we are His offspring."
• In 1 Peter 2:9, believers are described as a "chosen race" (γένος ἐκλεκτόν), highlighting their distinct identity and calling as God's people: "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession."
• In 2 Corinthians 11:26, Paul lists various dangers he faced, including those from his own countrymen (γένος), indicating ethnic or national identity: "in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles."

• Theological Significance: The use of γένος in the New Testament underscores the concept of identity and belonging, whether it be in terms of ethnic heritage or spiritual kinship. It reflects the biblical theme of God's people being set apart and called into a new family through faith in Christ. This term also serves to remind believers of their unity and shared purpose as part of God's redemptive plan.

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