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G4589

Σήθ

Sḗth /sayth/ Ask about this word
Rootof Hebrew origin (שֵׁת)
MeaningSeth (i.e. Sheth), a patriarch
KJV usageSeth.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Sḗth — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word Sḗth, represented by G4589, is a name identifying a patriarch. It is of Hebrew origin and appears 1 time across 1 unique verse in the Bible. Its sole purpose is to mark a specific individual in a recorded lineage.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, G4589 is used exclusively within the genealogy of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Its function is to establish a direct ancestral link in the line descending from Adam. The text states, "which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam" Luke 3:38, positioning Seth as a foundational patriarch immediately following the first man.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words appear alongside G4589 in its only biblical context:

  • G1800 Enṓs: Defined as a patriarch, Enos is identified as the son of Seth, continuing the genealogical line Luke 3:38.
  • G76 Adám: The name for Adam, the first man. He is named as the father of Seth, establishing the beginning of this human lineage Luke 3:38.
  • G2316 theós: Meaning God or the supreme Divinity, this term is used as the ultimate origin of the lineage, as Adam is called the "son of God" Luke 3:38.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G4589 is tied entirely to its genealogical function.

  • Patriarchal Identity: The name Seth serves to identify a key patriarch in the lineage that the Gospel of Luke traces from Jesus back to the very beginning of humanity.
  • Link to Creation: By naming Seth as the son of Adam, the scripture solidifies a direct connection to the first man Luke 3:38.
  • Humanity's Origin: The placement of Seth within this specific family line is crucial for the passage's aim of tracing this lineage back to God as its ultimate source Luke 3:38.

Summary

In summary, G4589 is a proper name with a single, highly specific role in scripture. It is not a conceptual term but rather a genealogical marker that identifies the patriarch Seth. Its importance comes from its placement in the lineage recorded in Luke, where it serves as a critical link connecting the generations to Adam and, ultimately, to God.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Genitive Singular Masculine Individual 1×
Genitive
Possession or source — often "of".
Singular
One.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G1800 Ἐνώς of Hebrew origin (אֱנוֹשׁ); Enos (i.e. Enosh), a patriarch:--Enos. G76 Ἀδάμ of Hebrew origin (אָדָם); Adam, the first man; typically (of Jesus) man (as his representative):--Adam. G2316 θεός of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Luke — and none of the other 26 New Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.