Strong’s G0313

ἀναγεννάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

anagennaó

Pronunciation

an-ag-en-nah'-o

Definition

To beget again, to regenerate, to be born again

Meaning

I beget again, beget into a new life.

Usage

The term ἀναγεννάω is used in the New Testament to describe the spiritual rebirth or regeneration of a believer. It signifies a transformative process initiated by God, where an individual is spiritually renewed and becomes a new creation in Christ. This concept is central to Christian theology, emphasizing the necessity of a spiritual rebirth to enter the Kingdom of God.

Bible references

1 Peter 1:3;1 Peter 1:23