Lexicon genesis: Origin, birth, genealogy, creation Original Word: γένεσις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance origin, birth, genealogyFrom the same as genea; nativity; figuratively, nature -- generation, nature(-ral). see GREEK genea NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ginomai Definition origin, birth NASB Translation birth (2), genealogy (1), life (1), natural (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1078: γένεσιςγένεσις, γενέσεως, ἡ (ΓΑΝΩ (Curtius, § 128)), in Greek writings for the first time in Homer, Iliad 14, 201 (cf. 246); 1. source, origin: βίβλος γενέσεως τίνος a book of one's lineage, i. e. in which his ancestry or his progeny are enumerated (equivalent to תּולְדות סֵפֶר, Genesis 5:1, etc.) (Matthew 1:1). 2. used of birth, nativity, in Matthew 1:18 and Luke 1:14, for Rec. γέννησις (ἡμέραι τῆς γενέσεως μου equivalent to ἀφ' οὗ ἐγεννήθην, Judith 12:18 cf. 20); πρόσωπον τῆς γενέσεως his native (natural) face, James 1:23. 3. of that which follows origin, viz. existence, life: ὁ τροχός τῆς γενέσεως the wheel (cf. English machinery) of life, James 3:6 (cf. Grimm on Sap. vii. 5); but others explain it the wheel of human origin which as soon as men are born begins to run, i. e. the course (cf. English round) of life. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of "beginning" or "origin" is רֵאשִׁית (reshith, Strong's Hebrew 7225), which is used in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Another related term is תּוֹלְדוֹת (toledot, Strong's Hebrew 8435), meaning "generations" or "descendants," which appears in genealogical contexts throughout the Old Testament. These Hebrew terms, like γένεσις, emphasize the foundational aspects of creation and lineage in the biblical narrative. Usage: In the New Testament, γένεσις is used to refer to the origin or genealogy of individuals, as well as the beginning of significant events or narratives. It appears in contexts that emphasize the commencement or creation of something. Context: The Greek word γένεσις is a significant term in biblical literature, encapsulating the concept of beginnings and origins. It is most famously associated with the first book of the Bible, Genesis, which details the creation of the world, the origins of humanity, and the early history of God's people. In the New Testament, γένεσις is used in Matthew 1:1, "This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham," where it introduces the genealogy of Jesus, emphasizing His rightful place in the lineage of David and Abraham. This usage underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the divine plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. The term also appears in contexts that highlight the beginning of new life or the inception of significant events, reflecting the transformative power of God's actions in history. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:1 N-GFSGRK: ΒΙΒΛΟΣ γενέσεως Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ NAS: The record of the genealogy of Jesus KJV: The book of the generation of Jesus INT: [the] book of [the] generation of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:18 N-NFS Luke 1:14 N-DFS James 1:23 N-GFS James 3:6 N-GFS Strong's Greek 1078 |
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