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εὐγενής G2104

G2104 is the Greek word εὐγενής, transliterated eugenḗs. The King James Version most often renders it nobleman.

Word: εὐγενήςTransliteration: eugenḗsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous.

Where it comes from

from G2095 (εὖ) and G1096 (γίνομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

nobleman 1×more noble 1×noble 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: more noble, nobleman.

Verses using εὐγενής

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 19:12 · KJV

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

Acts 17:11 · KJV

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

1 Corinthians 1:26 · KJV

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2104 mean?

G2104 is the Greek word εὐγενής (eugenḗs), meaning well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous.

How is G2104 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it nobleman (1 time), more noble (1 time), noble (1 time).

How many times does G2104 appear in the Bible?

εὐγενής (eugenḗs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2104 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2095 (εὖ) and G1096 (γίνομαι).

Nearby entries

G2101 · εὐάρεστος — fully agreeable G2102 · εὐαρέστως — quite agreeably G2103 · Εὔβουλος — good-willer; Eubulus, a Christian G2105 · εὐδία — a clear sky, i.e. fine weather G2106 · εὐδοκέω — to think well of, i.e. approve (an act)…G2107 · εὐδοκία — satisfaction, i.e. (subjectively) delight…

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