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Begat: meaning, definitions and examples

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begat

 

[ bษชหˆษกรฆt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biblical reference

The verb 'begat' is an archaic term used primarily in biblical texts to indicate procreation or the act of causing someone to exist. It is often seen in genealogical lists, illustrating lineage from one generation to another. In modern usage, it is largely replaced by 'began' or 'fathered.' However, the term carries historical significance in religious contexts, especially in the King James Version of the Bible. Its usage reflects the importance of lineage and ancestry in biblical narratives.

Synonyms

fathered, produced, sired

Examples of usage

  • Abraham begat Isaac.
  • Seth begat Enos.
  • Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Translations

Translations of the word "begat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gerou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคชเคจเฅเคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zeugte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melahirkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพั‚ะฒะพั€ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spล‚odziล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท engendrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ engendrรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸurdu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ณ์•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุฌุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zplodil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ splodil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rodit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆddi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒา“ั‹ะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ— แƒ“แƒแƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸdu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ engendrรณ

Word origin

The term 'begat' comes from the Old English 'begietan', which means 'to obtain' or 'to get.' This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic *biga- meaning 'to get, to bring to, to achieve.' The usage of 'begat' is particularly notable in the context of biblical scripture, often found in genealogies using the structure 'X begat Y.' It emphasizes the act of fathering children and passing down lineage. This term has fallen out of common contemporary usage, but it remains prevalent in religious texts and discussions of ancestry, showcasing a deep cultural significance concerning lineage and heritage. Its use reflects the historical importance placed upon family ties and preserving bloodlines through generations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,995, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.