G1103: γνήσιος
gnḗsios · “genuine”
Definition
legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine
KJV translates it as: own, sincerity, true
Word origin: from the same as G1077 (γενέσια);
Extended definition
(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: Php.4:3, 1Ti.1:2, Tit.1:4; as subst., τὸ γ. = ἡ γνησιότης, sincerity, 2Co.8:8.
† (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1103 is translated
- my true ×2
- genuineness ×1
- true ×1
Bible verses with G1103 (gnḗsios)
Gnḗsios appears in 4 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
- Philippians 4:3
And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
- 1 Timothy 1:2
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
- Titus 1:4
To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.