◄ 2104. eugenes ►
Strong's Lexicon eugenes: Noble, well-born, of noble character Original Word: εὐγενής Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: eugenes Pronunciation: yoo-gen-ace' Phonetic Spelling: (yoog-en'-ace) Definition: Noble, well-born, of noble character Meaning: (a) of noble birth, of high birth, (b) noble in nature. Word Origin: From Greek roots εὖ (eu, meaning "well" or "good") and γένος (genos, meaning "race" or "kind") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "eugenes," the concept of nobility in character can be related to Hebrew terms like נָדִיב (nadiv, meaning "noble" or "generous") found in passages such as Psalm 112:9. Usage: The term "eugenes" is used to describe someone who is of noble birth or possesses noble qualities. In the New Testament, it often refers to individuals who demonstrate a commendable character or disposition, particularly in their openness to the gospel and readiness to receive the Word of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, nobility was often associated with social status, wealth, and education. However, the New Testament usage of "eugenes" transcends mere social standing, emphasizing moral and spiritual nobility. This reflects a Christian redefinition of what it means to be "noble," focusing on one's character and receptivity to divine truth rather than birthright or social class. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2104: εὐγενής εὐγενής, ἐυγενες (from εὖ and γένος); 1. well-born, of noble race: Luke 19:12 (of a prince); 1 Corinthians 1:26. 2. noble-minded: comparitive ἐυγενεστερος, Acts 17:11. (the Sept.; often in Greek writings from Aristophanes and Tragg. down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance noble From eu and ginomai; well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous -- more noble, nobleman. see GREEK eu see GREEK ginomai Forms and Transliterations ευγενεις ευγενείς εὐγενεῖς ευγενεστεροι ευγενέστεροι εὐγενέστεροι ευγενης ευγενής εὐγενὴς εύγνωστοι εύγνωστος eugeneis eugeneîs eugenes eugenēs eugenḕs eugenesteroi eugenésteroi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 19:12 Adj-NMS GRK: Ἄνθρωπός τις εὐγενὴς ἐπορεύθη εἰς NAS: He said, A nobleman went INT: A man certain of noble birth proceeded to Acts 17:11 Adj-NMP-C GRK: δὲ ἦσαν εὐγενέστεροι τῶν ἐν NAS: these were more noble-minded than those KJV: were more noble than those in INT: moreover were more noble than those in 1 Corinthians 1:26 Adj-NMP GRK: οὐ πολλοὶ εὐγενεῖς NAS: mighty, not many noble; KJV: not many noble, [are called]: INT: not many high-born Strong's Greek 2104 3 Occurrences εὐγενὴς — 1 Occ. εὐγενεῖς — 1 Occ. εὐγενέστεροι — 1 Occ.