εὐγενήςeugenḗs

well born, i.e. (literally) high in rank, or (figuratively) generous

Greek (New Testament) · G2104

Meanings

1. well born, of noble race: Luke 19:12, 1 Corinthians 1:26.

2. noble-minded: compar., -έστερος, Acts 17:11.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • Luke 19:12 He said, “A nobleman was called away to a distant empire to be crowned king and then return.
  • Acts 17:11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:26 Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.