G36: ἀγενής
agenḗs · “lowly”
Definition
properly, without kin, i.e. (of unknown descent, and by implication) ignoble
KJV translates it as: base things
Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1085 (γένος);
Extended definition
ἀγενής, -ές
(γένος),
1. unborn (Plat.);
2. of no family, ignoble, base (opposite to ἀγαθός, Soph., Fr., 105): opposite to εὐγενής, 1Co.1:28 (for exx. from π., see MM, VGT, see word).
† (AS)
(γένος),
1. unborn (Plat.);
2. of no family, ignoble, base (opposite to ἀγαθός, Soph., Fr., 105): opposite to εὐγενής, 1Co.1:28 (for exx. from π., see MM, VGT, see word).
† (AS)
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How G36 is translated
- low-born ×1
Bible verses with G36 (agenḗs)
Agenḗs appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Corinthians 1:28
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: