Eugenḗs — G2104

Definition

adjective

well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous

1. well-born, of noble race
2. noble-minded

Usually translated as

more noble, nobleman

Origin

from G2095 and G1096

• eû (G2095)
• gínomai (G1096)

Occurrences

Eugenḗs occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Acts (1), 1 Corinthians (1)

• Luke 19:12 — He said therefore, A certain nobleman (εὐγενὴς) went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
• Acts 17:11 — These were more noble (εὐγενέστεροι) than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
• 1 Corinthians 1:26 — For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble (εὐγενεῖς), are called: