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γενέσια, γενέθλιος

genesia, genethliosbirthdayHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

γενέσια, -ων, τά, neut. pl. of adj. -ιος, -ον, relating to birth (γένεσις);

1. in Attic Gk., a commemoration of the dead.

2. In late Gk., a birthday feast (= cl. γενέθλια; so in π., see MM, Exp., x; cf. also Ῥutherford, NPhr., 184): Matthew 14:6, Mark 6:21.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Matthew 14:6Γενεσίοις · birthday
    On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
  2. Mark 6:21γενεσίοις · birthday
    On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.