Strong's Lexicon gnésios: Genuine, true, legitimate Original Word: γνήσιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning "to become" or "to be born." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "gnésios," the concept of genuineness and truthfulness can be related to Hebrew words like אֱמֶת (emet, Strong's H571), meaning "truth" or "faithfulness." Usage: The term "gnésios" is used in the New Testament to describe something that is authentic, legitimate, or true in nature. It conveys the idea of being born of true origin, without pretense or falsehood. In a biblical context, it often refers to sincerity and authenticity in relationships and faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, lineage and legitimacy were important for social status and inheritance rights. The term "gnésios" would have been understood as a descriptor of someone or something that is legitimate and true to its nature or origin. This concept was significant in a culture that valued honor, authenticity, and genuine relationships. 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.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance genuine, true, legitimateFrom the same as genesia; legitimate (of birth), i.e. Genuine -- own, sincerity, true. see GREEK genesia 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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