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Strong's G1084 γεννητός (gennetos)

Gennetos means “they that are born” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1084 — bilgay (“Bilgai”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1084
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 3

Strong's G1084 Quick Answer

Strong's G1084 γεννητός (gennetos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. gennetos (ghen-nay-tos') adj. 1. born [from G1080] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include born. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
gennetos (ghen-nay-tos') adj. 1. born [from G1080]
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
born

Meaning and Definition

gennetos (ghen-nay-tos') adj. 1. born [from G1080] KJV: they that are born Root(s): G1080

Original Word
γεννητός
Transliteration
gennetos
Derivation
Root: γεννάω R1: 1080
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1084. 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)

born

Usage: γεννητός, -ή -όν (γεννάω), [in LXX: Job.11:2, 12 14:1 15:14 25:4 (ילד)* ;] begotten, born: pl., γ. γυναικῶν (cf. יְלוּד אִשָּׁה, Job.14:1), periphrasis for mankind, Mat.11:11, Luk.7:28 (Cremer, 147). (AS)

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How Strong's G1084 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render gennetos, 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.

born Matthew 11:11

How Strong's G1084 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • 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 G1084 (γεννητός) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1084 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 G1084 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 11:11 KJV

Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

Luke 7:28 KJV

For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

Strong's G1084 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 11:2 Septuagint / Brenton

He that speaks much, should also hear on the other side: Or does the fluent speaker think himself to be righteous? Blessed is the short-lived offspring of woman.

Job 11:12 Septuagint / Brenton

But man vainly buoys himself up with words; And a mortal born of woman is like an ass of the desert.

Job 14:1 Septuagint / Brenton

For a mortal born of a woman is short-lived, and full of wrath.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1084.

Job 11:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He that speaks much, should also hear on the other side: Or does the fluent speaker think himself to be righteous? Blessed is the short-lived offspring of woman.
Job 11:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But man vainly buoys himself up with words; And a mortal born of woman is like an ass of the desert.
Job 14:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For a mortal born of a woman is short-lived, and full of wrath.
Job 15:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For who, being a mortal, is such that he shall be blameless? Or, who that is born of a woman, that he should be just?
Job 25:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For how shall a mortal be just before the Lord? Or who that is born of a woman shall purify himself?
Matthew 11:11 New Testament, KJV
Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Luke 7:28 New Testament, KJV
For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1084, grouped by book.

Job 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1084 FAQ

What does gennetos (γεννητός) mean?

Gennetos (Strong's G1084) is a Greek word most simply glossed "they that are born". gennetos (ghen-nay-tos') adj. 1. born [from G1080]

How many times is gennetos (γεννητός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1084 across 3 books.

Where can I study gennetos (γεννητός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1084 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate gennetos (γεννητός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as born. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1084 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1084, with linked reader references where each row is available.