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γνήσιος G1103
G1103 is the Greek word γνήσιος, transliterated gnḗsios. The King James Version most often renders it sincerity.
What it means
legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine.
Where it comes from
from the same as G1077 (γενέσια).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: own, sincerity, true.
Verses using γνήσιος
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 8:8 · KJV
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
Philippians 4:3 · KJV
And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
1 Timothy 1:2 · KJV
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
Titus 1:4 · KJV
To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1103 mean?
G1103 is the Greek word γνήσιος (gnḗsios), meaning legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine.
How is G1103 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sincerity (1 time), true (1 time), own (1 time), mine own (1 time).
How many times does G1103 appear in the Bible?
γνήσιος (gnḗsios) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1103 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G1077 (γενέσια).
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