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συγγενίς
sungenis
G6080
G:N-F Greek

relative

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sungenis identifies Elizabeth as the speaker’s female family relation in Luke 1:36.

The attested use identifies Elizabeth as a female family relation of the person addressed in Luke 1:36.

Senses in use

  1. A named female family relation · dominant

    In Luke 1:36, the nominative singular feminine form identifies Elizabeth in the clause announcing that she has conceived a son; the APB renders the clause "Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 1:36, the APB presents Elizabeth as "your relative." This wording is treated as the verse’s presentation of the relationship rather than a precise lexical equivalent.

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