generation

Definition

The term “generation” in this sense refers to a group of people who share a certain characteristic or quality.

Translation Suggestions

When the word “generation” is used in this sense, it is the context the determines which particular characteristic or quality is in view. For example, when David says in Psalm 24:6 “This is the generation of the ones seeking him” he is speaking of the type of people who seek Yahweh, so this phrase could also be translated as “These are the ones seeking him.”

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Definition

The term “generation” in this sense refers to a group of descendants who are born to a set of parents. For example, if a certain couple is counted as the first generation, then their children are the second generation, their grandchildren are the third generation, etc. in their family line.

Translation Suggestions

• “Generations” could be translated as “descendants” or “descendant groups” or “children and their children.”
• The phrase “throughout your generations” could be translated as “for every one of your descendants” or “to your children and to every one after them”
• “A generation to come will serve him; they will tell the next generation about Yahweh” could be translated as “Many people in the future will serve Yahweh and will tell their children and grandchildren about him.”

(See also: descendant, ancestor)

Bible References

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1755, H8435

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Definition

The term “generation” in this sense refers to a period of time approximately equal to the lifetime of a person. This could be as long as 100 years. This period of time also came to be measured by the time between the adulthood of one person and the adulthood of his or her offspring, or a 30–40-year time span.

Translation Suggestions

• When referring to the past, “generations” could be translated as “during the times of our ancestors” or “when people lived before us.”
• When referring to the future, “generations” could be translated as “lifespans” or “times of people who will come afterwards” or “when our descendants are living.”
• The phrase “in his own generation” could be translated as “while he lived” or “during his time”
• The expression “from generation to generation” or “from one generation to the next” could be translated as “from the time of people living now and for always” or “as long as people live on the earth” or “from now to all future time periods” or “for all time.”

(See also: descendant, ancestor)

Bible References

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1755, H8435, G01650, G10740

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Definition

The term “generation” in this sense refers to people who are alive at the same time. These people generally share the same culture, experiences, and way of life.

Translation Suggestions

• The phrase “the generation of his fathers” could be translated as “his ancestors” or “those who have lived before him.”
• The phrase “this generation” or “people of this generation” could be translated as “the people living now” or “you people.”
• The phrase “future generations” could be translated as “those living after us” or “people living at a later time.”

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