ΔΥΣΓΕΝΕΙΑΝ, δυσγενειαν
DYSGENEIAN, dysgeneian
Sounds Like: dys-GEH-ni-an
Translations: ignobility, baseness, low birth, a low birth
From the root: ΔΥΣΓΕΝΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, formed from the prefix δύς (dys), meaning 'bad' or 'difficult', and γένεια (geneia), meaning 'birth' or 'origin'. It refers to the state of being of low or ignoble birth, or a lack of noble lineage. It can also imply a general sense of baseness or unworthiness. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe someone's background or character.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1417 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 15 — 3:81
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