ἈΓΕΝΕΙΣ, ἀγενεις
AGENEIS, ageneis
Sounds Like: ah-geh-NEYS
Translations: ignoble, low-born, base, obscure, unknown, ignoble ones, low-born ones
From the root: ἈΓΕΝΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes someone who is without family, of humble or obscure origin, or lacking noble lineage or distinction. It can refer to individuals who are not well-known or who are considered to be of a lower social status. It is often used to contrast with those of noble birth or high standing.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G0002 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 34:4
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ἈΓΕΝΗΣ.
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- ἈΓΕΝΕΣΤΑΤΟΝ — most ignoble, most base, most worthless, most low-born
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