ΓΕΝΕΙΠΡΟΥΧΩΝ, γενειπρουχων
GENEIPROUCHŌN, geneiprouchōn
Sounds Like: ge-NEI-proo-KHON
Translations: pre-eminent in birth, of noble birth, of high family, of high lineage
From the root: ΓΕΝΟΣ, ΠΡΟΕΧΩ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'γένει' (genei), the dative singular of 'γένος' (genos), meaning 'race, family, lineage', and 'προύχων' (prouchōn), the genitive plural participle of 'προέχω' (proechō), meaning 'to excel, to be pre-eminent'. Together, it describes someone who is pre-eminent or outstanding in their birth or family lineage, indicating noble or high social standing. It functions as an adjective.
Inflection: Compound, Masculine, Genitive, Plural
Strong’s numbers: G1085 (Lookup on BibleHub), G4390 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 6:6
From the same root
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