γενεά
genea
generation
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Greek word "γενεά" (genea), as denoted by Strong's number G1074, has a clear and consistent definition: it means "generation." This word appears a total of 43 times in the Bible, indicating its importance and range of usage across various contexts. The frequency and widespread occurrence of "γενεά" suggest its significant role in describing relationships, familial ties, and social structures within the biblical narrative. It likely encompasses a broad spectrum of familial relationships, from immediate family members to more remote or extended family connections. The repetition of this word throughout the Bible underscores its importance in conveying a sense of continuity and connection between individuals, emphasizing the idea that family ties extend beyond immediate kinship to broader social and historical relationships.
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Occurrences in Scripture
43 total occurrences across the text
So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
Matthew 1:17So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
Matthew 1:17So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
Matthew 1:17So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
Matthew 11:16“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces, who call to their companions
Matthew 12:39But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, but no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet.
Matthew 12:41The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, someone greater than Jonah is here.
Matthew 12:42The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, someone greater than Solomon is here.
Matthew 12:45Then he goes, and takes with himself seven other spirits more evil than he is, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. Even so will it be also to this evil generation.”
Matthew 16:4An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and there will be no sign given to it, except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” He left them, and departed.
Matthew 17:17Jesus answered, “Faithless and perverse generation! How long will I be with you? How long will I bear with you? Bring him here to me.”
Matthew 23:36Most certainly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.
Matthew 24:34Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away, until all these things are accomplished.
Mark 8:12He sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
Mark 8:12He sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
Mark 8:38For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him, when he comes in his Father’s glory, with the holy angels.”
Mark 9:19He answered him, “Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”
Luke 1:48for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.
Luke 1:50His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
Luke 1:50His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
Luke 7:31“To what then should I compare the people of this generation? What are they like?
Luke 9:41Jesus answered, “Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.”
Luke 11:29When the multitudes were gathering together to him, he began to say, “This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah, the prophet.
Luke 11:29When the multitudes were gathering together to him, he began to say, “This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah, the prophet.
Luke 11:30For even as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will also be to this generation.
Luke 11:31The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and will condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, one greater than Solomon is here.
Luke 11:32The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, one greater than Jonah is here.
Luke 11:50that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
Luke 11:51from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.’ Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.
Luke 16:8“His lord commended the dishonest manager because he had done wisely, for the children of this world are, in their own generation, wiser than the children of the light.
Luke 17:25But first, he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
Luke 21:32Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished.
Acts 2:40With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!”
Acts 8:33In his humiliation, his judgment was taken away. Who will declare His generation? For his life is taken from the earth.”
Acts 13:36For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, was laid with his fathers, and saw decay.
Acts 14:16who in the generations gone by allowed all the nations to walk in their own ways.
Acts 15:21For Moses from generations of old has in every city those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”
Ephesians 3:5which in other generations was not made known to the children of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit,
Ephesians 3:21to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 2:15that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,
Colossians 1:26the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,
Hebrews 3:10Therefore I was displeased with that generation, and said, ‘They always err in their heart, but they didn’t know my ways.’
Mark 13:30Most certainly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things happen.