Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
birth
Usage: γενετή, -ῆς, ἡ = γενεή, Ion. for γενεά, [in LXX: Lev.25:47 (עֵקֶר מִשְׁפָּחָו), Est.4:17 * ;] birth: ἐκ γ., Jhn.9:1.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1079
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G1079 Quick Answer
Strong's G1079 γενετή (genete) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. genete (ghen-et-ay') n. 1. birth [feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of G1074] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include birth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- genete (ghen-et-ay') n. 1. birth [feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of G1074]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- birth
Meaning and Definition
genete (ghen-et-ay') n. 1. birth [feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of G1074] KJV: birth Root(s): G1074
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1079. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1079 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render genete, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
birth
John 9:1
How Strong's G1079 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1079 (γενετή) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Leviticus 25:47 — γενετῆς
Strong's G1079 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1079 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
Strong's G1079 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And if a stranger or sojourner with thee wax rich, and thy brother in distress be sold to the stranger or the sojourner that is with thee, or to a proselyte by extraction;
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1079.
And if a stranger or sojourner with thee wax rich, and thy brother in distress be sold to the stranger or the sojourner that is with thee, or to a proselyte by extraction;
And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1079, grouped by book.
Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1079 FAQ
What does genete (γενετή) mean?
Genete (Strong's G1079) is a Greek word most simply glossed "birth". genete (ghen-et-ay') n. 1. birth [feminine of a presumed derivative of the base of G1074]
How many times is genete (γενετή) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1079 across 2 books.
Where can I study genete (γενετή) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1079 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate genete (γενετή)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as birth. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1079 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1079, with linked reader references where each row is available.