Strong's Lexicon goneus: Parent Original Word: γονεύς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γίνομαι (ginomai), meaning "to become" or "to be born." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1 אָב ('ab): Father - H517 אֵם ('em): Mother Usage: The term "goneus" refers to a parent, either a father or a mother. It is used in the New Testament to denote one's biological or legal parents. The word emphasizes the role of parents in the upbringing and nurturing of children, highlighting the familial bond and responsibilities inherent in the parent-child relationship. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the family was a central social unit, and the role of parents was highly esteemed. Parents were responsible for the education, moral instruction, and religious upbringing of their children. The Jewish tradition, as reflected in the Old Testament, also placed a strong emphasis on honoring one's parents, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12). This cultural backdrop underscores the importance of the term "goneus" in the New Testament context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ginomai Definition a parent NASB Translation parents (20). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1118: γονεύςγονεύς, γονεως, ὁ (ΓΑΝΩ, γέγονα) (Homer h. Cer., Hesiod, others); a begetter, parent; plural οἱ γονεῖς the parents: Luke 2:41, 43 L text T Tr WH; ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance parent. From the base of ginomai; a parent -- parent. see GREEK ginomai Forms and Transliterations γονεις γονείς γονεῖς γονεύσι γονευσιν γονεύσιν γονεῦσιν γονεων γονέων γόνον γονορρυή γονορρυής γονορρυούς goneis goneîs goneon goneōn gonéon gonéōn goneusin goneûsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 10:21 N-AMPGRK: τέκνα ἐπὶ γονεῖς καὶ θανατώσουσιν NAS: up against parents and cause them to be put to death. KJV: against [their] parents, and INT: children against parents and will put to death Mark 13:12 N-AMP Luke 2:27 N-AMP Luke 2:41 N-NMP Luke 2:43 N-NMP Luke 8:56 N-NMP Luke 18:29 N-AMP Luke 21:16 N-GMP John 9:2 N-NMP John 9:3 N-NMP John 9:18 N-AMP John 9:20 N-NMP John 9:22 N-NMP John 9:23 N-NMP Romans 1:30 N-DMP 2 Corinthians 12:14 N-DMP 2 Corinthians 12:14 N-NMP Ephesians 6:1 N-DMP Colossians 3:20 N-DMP 2 Timothy 3:2 N-DMP Strong's Greek 1118 |