Greek · G36 · unreviewed

ἀγενής

Lowly

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ἀγενής G36
Pronunciation agenḗs

What does ἀγενής (agenḗs) mean in the Bible?

ἀγενής (agenḗs) is a Greek word meaning "lowly". ἀγενής, -ές (γένος), __1.

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Meaning

lowly
Extended definition

(γένος),

1unborn (Plat.);
2of 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).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Plural · Neuter 1 Cor 1:28
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