4772. suggeneia

Lexicon

suggeneia: Kindred, family, relatives

Original Word: συγγένεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: suggeneia
Pronunciation: soong-ghen'-i-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (soong-ghen'-i-ah)
Definition: Kindred, family, relatives
Meaning: kindred, family.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

kindred.

From suggenes; relationship, i.e. (concretely) relatives -- kindred.

see GREEK suggenes

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from suggenés
Definition
kinship, hence kinfolk, relatives
NASB Translation
relatives (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4772: συγγένεια

συγγένεια, συγγενείας, ἡ (συγγενής), from Euripides, and Thucydides down; (the Sept.);

a. kinship, relationship.

b. kindred, relations collectively, family: Luke 1:61; Acts 7:3, 14.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root συγγενής (syngenēs), meaning "related" or "kin."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of kinship in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed through terms like מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah, Strong's Hebrew 4940), meaning "family" or "clan," and קָרוֹב (qarob, Strong's Hebrew 7138), meaning "near" or "relative." These terms similarly emphasize familial connections and the social structures that define relationships within the community of Israel.

In summary, συγγένεια in the New Testament context emphasizes the importance of familial bonds and the broader implications of kinship within both the physical and spiritual family of believers.

Usage: The word συγγένεια is used in the New Testament to describe familial relationships or kinship, emphasizing the bonds and connections within a family or extended family group.

Context: • The term συγγένεια appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the importance of family and kinship ties. It is used to describe the natural bonds that exist between individuals who share a common ancestry or familial lineage.
• In Luke 1:61, the term is used when the relatives of Elizabeth express surprise at the naming of John the Baptist, saying, "None of your relatives (συγγένεια) is called by this name." This highlights the cultural significance of family names and the expectations within kinship groups.
• The concept of συγγένεια extends beyond immediate family to include extended family and clan relationships, reflecting the broader social structures of the time. It underscores the interconnectedness of individuals within a community and the responsibilities and expectations that come with such relationships.
• The New Testament usage of συγγένεια can also be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual family of believers, where kinship is not just defined by blood but by shared faith and commitment to the teachings of Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

συγγενεία συγγένεια συγγένειαι συγγενείαις συγγενειαν συγγένειαν συγγενειας συγγενείας sungeneian sungeneias syngeneian syngéneian syngeneias syngeneías

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 1:61 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκ τῆς συγγενείας σου ὃς
NAS: among your relatives who
KJV: of thy kindred that is called
INT: among the relatives of you who

Acts 7:3 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκ τῆς συγγενείας σου καὶ
NAS: YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR RELATIVES, AND COME
KJV: from thy kindred, and come
INT: out of the kindred of you and

Acts 7:14 N-AFS
GRK: πᾶσαν τὴν συγγένειαν ἐν ψυχαῖς
NAS: and all his relatives to come to him, seventy-five
KJV: all his kindred, threescore
INT: all the relatives in all souls

Strong's Greek 4772
3 Occurrences

συγγένειαν — 1 Occ.
συγγενείας — 2 Occ.