Strong’s G1080

γεννάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

gennaó

Pronunciation

ghen-nah'-o

Definition

To beget, to give birth, to bring forth, to produce.

Meaning

I beget (of the male), (of the female) I bring forth, give birth to.

Usage

The verb γεννάω (gennaó) primarily means "to beget" or "to give birth." It is used in the New Testament to describe both physical birth and spiritual rebirth. In a physical sense, it refers to the act of a father begetting or a mother giving birth to a child. In a spiritual context, it is often used to describe the process of being "born again" or "born of God," signifying a spiritual transformation and new life in Christ.

Bible references

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