γενέσια

genésia [ghen-es'-ee-ah] Noun

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1077

birthday ceremonies

KJV usage: :--birthday.

Etymology: neuter plural of a derivative of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. a day observed in memory of the dead; in NT equivalent to γενέθλια, celebration of one’s birthday, birthday-festival, Mt. 14:6; Mk. 6:21*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 14:6 Mark 6:21

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