ἀναγεννάω
anagennao (anagennáō)
/an-ag-en-nah'-o/
“to beget again”
Primary meaning: to beget again. Strong's: to beget or (by extension) bear (again). Lexical nuances: to beget again : metaph., of spiritual birth, I Pe 1:3 1:23 (cf. Cremer, 147; MM, VGT , s.v.).†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G303 (ἀνά) and G1080 (γεννάω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
begetbear again
Key Biblical Occurrences (2)
Foundational passages where ἀναγεννάω (anagennao) carries significant theological or narrative weight.