1118. goneus

Lexicon

goneus: Parent

Original Word: γονεύς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: goneus
Pronunciation: go-NAY-oos
Phonetic Spelling: (gon-yooce')
Definition: Parent
Meaning: a begetter, father; plur: parents.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

parent.

From the base of ginomai; a parent -- parent.

see GREEK ginomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ginomai
Definition
a parent
NASB Translation
parents (20).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1118: γονεύς

γονεύς, γονεως, ὁ (ΓΑΝΩ, γέγονα) (Homer h. Cer., Hesiod, others); a begetter, parent; plural οἱ γονεῖς the parents: Luke 2:41, 43 L text T Tr WH; (); ; John 9:2, 3, 20, 22, 23; 2 Corinthians 12:14; Romans 1:30; Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20; 2 Timothy 3:2; accusative plural γονεῖς: Matthew 10:21; ( Lachmann marginal reading); Luke 2:27; (); Mark 13:12; (John 9:18); on this form cf. Winers Grammar, § 9, 2; (Buttmann, 14 (13)).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 1: אָב (ab) – father
• Strong's Hebrew 517: אֵם (em) – mother

These Hebrew terms correspond to the Greek γονεύς, collectively representing the parental figures within the family structure as understood in both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The word γονεύς is used in the New Testament to refer to parents in a general sense, without specifying gender. It appears in contexts that emphasize familial relationships and responsibilities.

Context: The Greek term γονεύς is used in the New Testament to denote parents, highlighting the familial bond and the responsibilities inherent in the parent-child relationship. This term appears in several passages, underscoring the importance of honoring and respecting one's parents as a fundamental biblical principle.

In the Gospel of Luke, γονεύς is used in the context of Jesus' early life: "And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart" (Luke 2:51, BSB). This passage illustrates the obedience and respect Jesus showed to His earthly parents, setting an example for all believers.

The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, reiterates the commandment to honor one's parents, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-2: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother' (which is the first commandment with a promise)" (BSB). Here, γονεύς is integral to understanding the biblical mandate for children to respect and obey their parents, reflecting the order and structure God has established within the family unit.

The term also appears in Hebrews 11:23, where the faith of Moses' parents is commended: "By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king's edict" (BSB). This highlights the protective and nurturing role of parents, as well as their faith and courage in the face of adversity.

Overall, γονεύς encapsulates the biblical view of parenthood as a sacred duty, emphasizing the nurturing, instructive, and protective roles parents play in the lives of their children. It underscores the reciprocal relationship of love, respect, and obedience that should exist between parents and children, as ordained by God.

Forms and Transliterations

γονεις γονείς γονεῖς γονεύσι γονευσιν γονεύσιν γονεῦσιν γονεων γονέων γόνον γονορρυή γονορρυής γονορρυούς goneis goneîs goneon goneōn gonéon gonéōn goneusin goneûsin

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 10:21 N-AMP
GRK: τέκνα ἐπὶ γονεῖς καὶ θανατώσουσιν
NAS: up against parents and cause them to be put to death.
KJV: against [their] parents, and
INT: children against parents and will put to death

Mark 13:12 N-AMP
GRK: τέκνα ἐπὶ γονεῖς καὶ θανατώσουσιν
NAS: up against parents and have them put to death.
KJV: against [their] parents, and
INT: children against parents and will put to death

Luke 2:27 N-AMP
GRK: εἰσαγαγεῖν τοὺς γονεῖς τὸ παιδίον
NAS: and when the parents brought
KJV: and when the parents brought
INT: when brought in the parents the child

Luke 2:41 N-NMP
GRK: ἐπορεύοντο οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῦ κατ'
NAS: Now His parents went to Jerusalem
KJV: Now his parents went to
INT: went the parents of him every

Luke 2:43 N-NMP
GRK: ἔγνωσαν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῦ
NAS: in Jerusalem. But His parents were unaware
INT: knew it the parents of him

Luke 8:56 N-NMP
GRK: ἐξέστησαν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτῆς ὁ
NAS: Her parents were amazed;
KJV: And her parents were astonished: but
INT: were amazed the parents of her

Luke 18:29 N-AMP
GRK: ἀδελφοὺς ἢ γονεῖς ἢ τέκνα
NAS: brothers or parents or children,
KJV: house, or parents, or brethren,
INT: brothers or parents or children

Luke 21:16 N-GMP
GRK: καὶ ὑπὸ γονέων καὶ ἀδελφῶν
NAS: even by parents and brothers
KJV: both by parents, and brethren,
INT: even by parents and brothers

John 9:2 N-NMP
GRK: ἢ οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῦ ἵνα
NAS: or his parents, that he would be born
KJV: or his parents, that he was born
INT: or the parents of him that

John 9:3 N-NMP
GRK: οὔτε οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῦ ἀλλ'
NAS: nor his parents; but [it was] so
KJV: nor his parents: but that
INT: nor the parents of him but

John 9:18 N-AMP
GRK: ἐφώνησαν τοὺς γονεῖς αὐτοῦ τοῦ
NAS: they called the parents of the very
KJV: they called the parents of him
INT: they called the parents of him

John 9:20 N-NMP
GRK: οὖν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῦ καὶ
NAS: His parents answered them and said,
KJV: His parents answered them
INT: Therefore the parents of him and

John 9:22 N-NMP
GRK: εἶπαν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῦ ὅτι
NAS: His parents said this
KJV: his parents, because
INT: said the parents of him because

John 9:23 N-NMP
GRK: τοῦτο οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῦ εἶπαν
NAS: reason his parents said,
KJV: said his parents, He is
INT: this the parents of him said

Romans 1:30 N-DMP
GRK: ἐφευρετὰς κακῶν γονεῦσιν ἀπειθεῖς
NAS: of evil, disobedient to parents,
KJV: disobedient to parents,
INT: inventors of evil things to parents disobedient

2 Corinthians 12:14 N-DMP
GRK: τέκνα τοῖς γονεῦσιν θησαυρίζειν ἀλλὰ
NAS: to save up for [their] parents, but parents
KJV: to lay up for the parents, but
INT: children for the parents to treasure up but

2 Corinthians 12:14 N-NMP
GRK: ἀλλὰ οἱ γονεῖς τοῖς τέκνοις
NAS: up for [their] parents, but parents for [their] children.
KJV: but the parents for the children.
INT: but the parents for the children

Ephesians 6:1 N-DMP
GRK: ὑπακούετε τοῖς γονεῦσιν ὑμῶν ἐν
NAS: obey your parents in the Lord,
KJV: obey your parents in the Lord:
INT: obey the parents of you in

Colossians 3:20 N-DMP
GRK: ὑπακούετε τοῖς γονεῦσιν κατὰ πάντα
NAS: be obedient to your parents in all things,
KJV: obey [your] parents in
INT: obey the parents in all things

2 Timothy 3:2 N-DMP
GRK: ὑπερήφανοι βλάσφημοι γονεῦσιν ἀπειθεῖς ἀχάριστοι
NAS: disobedient to parents, ungrateful,
KJV: disobedient to parents, unthankful,
INT: proud evil speakers to parents disobedient ungrateful

Strong's Greek 1118
20 Occurrences

γονεῖς — 14 Occ.
γονέων — 1 Occ.
γονεῦσιν — 5 Occ.