Lexicon gnésios: Genuine, true, legitimate Original Word: γνήσιος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance genuine, true, legitimateFrom the same as genesia; legitimate (of birth), i.e. Genuine -- own, sincerity, true. see GREEK genesia HELPS Word-studies 1103 gnḗsios (from 1085/genos, "offspring, birth") – properly, true to origin (proper beginning); (figuratively) "dear" because authentic (totally legitimate); genuine, demonstrably valid; sincere because traceable as legitimate. [Originally, 1103 (gnḗsios) referred to children born from a legitimate marriage – properly, "lawfully begotten, born in wedlock" (Abbott-Smith). It came to mean real – especially in an affectionate, endearing sense (i.e. "truly," "real," "genuine").] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ginomai Definition lawfully begotten, genuine NASB Translation sincerity (1), true (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1103: γνήσιοςγνήσιος, γνησια, γνήσιον (by syncope for γενησιος from γίνομαι, γένομαι (cf. Curtius, § 128)), legitimately born, not spurious; genuine, true, sincere: Philippians 4:3; 1 Timothy 1:2; Titus 1:4; τό τῆς ἀγάπης γνήσιον equivalent to τήν γνησιοτητα (A. V. (the sincerity), 2 Corinthians 8:8. (From Homer down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root γένος (genos), meaning "race" or "kind."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for γνήσιος, the concept of genuineness and authenticity can be related to Hebrew terms such as תָּם (tam, Strong's 8535), meaning "blameless" or "upright," and יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477), meaning "straight" or "upright." These terms similarly convey the idea of integrity and true character in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The word γνήσιος is used in the New Testament to describe something or someone that is authentic or legitimate, often in the context of relationships or character. Context: The Greek term γνήσιος appears in the New Testament to emphasize authenticity and legitimacy. It is used to describe relationships and character traits that are genuine and true to their nature. In Philippians 4:3, Paul uses the term to refer to a "true companion," indicating a person who is genuinely aligned with him in purpose and spirit: "Yes, and I ask you, true companion, help these women who have labored with me in the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life" (BSB). This usage underscores the importance of sincerity and faithfulness in Christian fellowship and ministry. Forms and Transliterations γνησιε γνήσιε γνησιον γνήσιον γνησιω γνησίω γνησίῳ gnesie gnēsie gnḗsie gnesio gnēsiō gnesíoi gnēsíōi gnesion gnēsion gnḗsionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 8:8 Adj-ANSGRK: ὑμετέρας ἀγάπης γνήσιον δοκιμάζων NAS: of others the sincerity of your love KJV: to prove the sincerity of your INT: of your love genuineness proving Philippians 4:3 Adj-VMS 1 Timothy 1:2 Adj-DNS Titus 1:4 Adj-DNS Strong's Greek 1103 |
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