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To trace genealogy

γενεαλογέωStrong’s G1075

genealogeō

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Genealogeō is the Greek word usually translated “tracing his ancestry”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.”
Hebrews 7:6 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “tracing his ancestry”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • tracing his ancestry 1

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Where it's used most
  • Hebrews 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    γενεαλογέω genealogeō · to trace genealogy

    γενεαλογέω, -ῶ (γενεά, λέγω), [in LXX: 1Ch.5:1 (יחשׁ)* ;] to trace ancestry, reckon genealogy; pass., before ἐκ: Heb.7:6.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.