γενέσια

genésia

Number

G1077

Language

Greek

Original word

γενέσια

Transliteration

genésia

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

birthday ceremonies

KJV: birthday

Root / derivation: neuter plural of a derivative of G1078 (γένεσις);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered γενέσια across 2 verses.

birthday2×

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

Mark1 verse

And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;

What does Strong's G1077 (genésia) mean?

birthday ceremonies

How many times does G1077 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1077 (γενέσια) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “birthday.”

How is genésia translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1077 is rendered as “birthday” (2×).

Where does the Greek word γενέσια come from?

neuter plural of a derivative of G1078 (γένεσις);