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Strong's G1083 γέννησις (gennesis)

Gennesis means “birth” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1083 — bilgah in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1083
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1083 Quick Answer

Strong's G1083 γέννησις (gennesis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gennesis (ghen'-nay-sis) n. 1. nativity [from G1080] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include birth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
gennesis (ghen'-nay-sis) n. 1. nativity [from G1080]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
birth

Meaning and Definition

gennesis (ghen'-nay-sis) n. 1. nativity [from G1080] KJV: birth Root(s): G1080

Original Word
γέννησις
Transliteration
gennesis
Derivation
Root: γεννάω R1: 1080
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1083. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

birth

Usage: γέννησις, -εως, ἡ, [in LXX: 1Ch.4:8 (מִשְׁפָּחָה), Ecc.7:2 (ילד ni.; γένεσις, Aא), Wis.3:13 א 1 (γένεσις, ABא 2), Sir.22:3 * ;] __1. begetting. __2. birth: Mat.1:18, Luk.1:14, Rec. † (AS)

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How Strong's G1083 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gennesis, 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 Matthew 1:18

How Strong's G1083 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 2 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1083 (γέννησις) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1083 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 G1083 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 1:18 KJV

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Luke 1:14 KJV

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Strong's G1083 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 22:3 Septuagint / Brenton

An evil-nurtured son is the dishonor of his father that begot him: And a foolish daughter is born to his loss.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1083.

Matthew 1:18 New Testament, KJV
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Luke 1:14 New Testament, KJV
And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
Wisdom of Sirach 22:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
An evil-nurtured son is the dishonor of his father that begot him: And a foolish daughter is born to his loss.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1083, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1083 FAQ

What does gennesis (γέννησις) mean?

Gennesis (Strong's G1083) is a Greek word most simply glossed "birth". gennesis (ghen'-nay-sis) n. 1. nativity [from G1080]

How many times is gennesis (γέννησις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1083 across 3 books.

Where can I study gennesis (γέννησις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1083 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate gennesis (γέννησις)?

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 G1083 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1083, with linked reader references where each row is available.