Strong's Lexicon ekgonos: Descendant, offspring Original Word: ἔκγονος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐκ" (ek, meaning "out of") and "γίνομαι" (ginomai, meaning "to become" or "to be born"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of descendants is "זֶרַע" (zera, Strong's H2233), meaning seed, offspring, or descendants. Usage: The term "ekgonos" refers to a descendant or offspring, typically used to denote children or grandchildren. It emphasizes the generational aspect of family lineage, highlighting the continuation of a family line through one's progeny. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, lineage and ancestry were of significant importance. Family heritage was not only a matter of personal identity but also of social status and religious significance. The concept of descendants was closely tied to the promises of God, particularly in the context of the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised Abraham numerous descendants. The continuation of one's family line was seen as a blessing and a fulfillment of divine promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originder. of ek and the same as ginomai Definition born of, a descendant, i.e. a grandchild NASB Translation grandchildren (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1549: ἔκγονοςἔκγονος, ἔκγονον (ἐκγίνομαι), sprung from one, born, begotten (Homer and following); commonly as a substantive, ὁ, ἡ ἔκγονος, οἱ ἐκγονοι, a son, daughter, offspring, children, descendants; in the Sept. common in neuter plural ἔκγονα and τά ἔκγονα, for פְּרִי, Deuteronomy 7:13 (Alex.); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nephew. Neuter of a derivative of a compound of ek and ginomai; a descendant, i.e. (specially) grandchild -- nephew. see GREEK ek see GREEK ginomai Forms and Transliterations εκγονα έκγονα έκγονά ἔκγονα εκγόνοις έκγονον εκγόνων εκδανείσης εξεγράψαντο ekgona ékgonaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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