Definition
γνήσιος, -α, -ον
(γίγνομαι), [in LXX: Sir.7.18, 3Ma.3.19 * ;]
1. prop., lawfully begotten, born in wedlock (in π., γυνὴ γ., a lawful wife; MM, see word).
2. true, genuine, sincere: Philippians 4:3, 1 Timothy 1:2, Titus 1:4; as subst., τὸ γ. = ἡ γνησιότης, sincerity, 2 Corinthians 8:8.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 2 Corinthians 8:8γνήσιον · sincerityI am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.
- Philippians 4:3γνήσιε · [my] trueYes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
- 1 Timothy 1:2γνησίῳ · [my] trueTo Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Titus 1:4γνησίῳ · [my] trueTo Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.