Refiner Word Study gennetos (G1084)
G1084  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
γεννητός
gennetos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"born or produced of, Mt. 11:11; Lk. 7:28*"

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Definition and meaning

What does gennetos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1084
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

born or produced of, Mt. 11:11; Lk. 7:28*

In the original Greek the word is written: γεννητός

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with gennetos

These are the most notable occurrences of gennetos (G1084) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 11:11

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

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about gennetos

What does gennetos mean in Greek?

Strong's G1084 (gennetos) is a Greek word that means: born or produced of, Mt. 11:11; Lk. 7:28* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does gennetos appear in the Bible?

The word gennetos (G1084) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1084?

Strong's G1084 is gennetos, a Greek word defined as: born or produced of, Mt. 11:11; Lk. 7:28*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is gennetos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

gennetos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.