Génnēma — G1081

Definition

neuter noun

offspring; by analogy, produce (literally or figuratively)

1. as in the earlier Greek writings from Sophocles down, the offspring, progeny, of men or of animals
2. from Polybius on , the fruits of the earth, products of agriculture

Usually translated as

generation, fruit

Origin

from G1080

• gennáō (G1080)

Occurrences

Génnēma occurs 9 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (4), Mark (1), Luke (3), 2 Corinthians (1)

• Matthew 3:7 — But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation (γεννήματα) of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
• Matthew 12:34 — O generation (γεννήματα) of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
• Matthew 23:33 — Ye serpents, ye generation (γεννήματα) of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
• Matthew 26:29 — But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit (γεννηματος) of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.
• Mark 14:25 — Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit (γεννηματος) of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
• Luke 3:7 — Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation (γεννήματα) of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
• Luke 12:18 — And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits (γενήματα) and my goods.
• Luke 22:18 — For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit (γεννηματος) of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
• 2 Corinthians 9:10 — Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits (γεννήματα) of your righteousness;)