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γενεά G1074

G1074 is the Greek word γενεά, transliterated geneá. The King James Version most often renders it generation.

Word: γενεάTransliteration: geneáLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 30 verses

What it means

a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons).

Where it comes from

from (a presumed derivative of) G1085 (γένος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 32 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

generation 22×generations 5×ages 2×times 1×time 1×nation 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: age, generation, nation, time.

Verses using γενεά

All 30 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 1:17 · KJV

So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

Matthew 11:16 · KJV

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

Matthew 12:39 · KJV

But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:

Matthew 12:41 · KJV

The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

Matthew 12:42 · KJV

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

Matthew 16:4 · KJV

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

Matthew 17:17 · KJV

Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.

Matthew 24:34 · KJV

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

Mark 8:12 · KJV

And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.

Mark 8:38 · KJV

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 9:19 · KJV

He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

Mark 13:30 · KJV

Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

Luke 1:48 · KJV

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Luke 1:50 · KJV

And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

Luke 7:31 · KJV

And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

Luke 9:41 · KJV

And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.

Luke 11:29 · KJV

And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

Luke 11:31 · KJV

The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 11:32 · KJV

The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

Luke 16:8 · KJV

And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

Luke 21:32 · KJV

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

Acts 8:33 · KJV

In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

Acts 13:36 · KJV

For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

Acts 14:16 · KJV

Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

Acts 15:21 · KJV

For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.

Ephesians 3:5 · KJV

Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

Ephesians 3:21 · KJV

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Philippians 2:15 · KJV

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Colossians 1:26 · KJV

Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

Hebrews 3:10 · KJV

Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1074 mean?

G1074 is the Greek word γενεά (geneá), meaning a generation; by implication, an age (the period or the persons).

How is G1074 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it generation (22 times), generations (5 times), ages (2 times), times (1 time), time (1 time), among others.

How many times does G1074 appear in the Bible?

γενεά (geneá) is tagged in 30 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1074 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (a presumed derivative of) G1085 (γένος).

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