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γενέσια -ων, τά

Word data

• Strongs: G10770

• Alternate spellings:

, , neut. pl. of adj. -ιος, -ον, relating to birth (< γένεσις);

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

adj.

• Instances in Scripture: 2

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a commemoration of the dead;

Explanation:

Citations:

in Attic Gk., a commemoration of the dead.

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a birthday feast;

Explanation:

Citations:

In late Gk., a birthday feast (= cl. γενέθλια; so in π., v. MM, Exp., x; cf. also Rutherford, NPhr., 184): [Mt 14:6](Mat 14:6), [Mk 6:21](Mrk 6:21).†