Quick Definition
genealogy
Strong's Definition
tracing by generations, i.e. "genealogy"
Derivation: from the same as G1075 (γενεαλογέω);
KJV Usage: genealogy
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
γεναλογια, γεναλογιας, ἡ, a genealogy, a record of descent or lineage (Plato, Crat., p. 396 c.; Polybius 9, 2, 1; Dionysius Halicarnassus Antiquities 1, 11; (others). The Sept. (editions Ald., Complutensian) 1Ch_7:5; 1Ch_7:7; 1Ch_9:22; ( Complutensian; Ezr_8:1 ibid.)); in plural of the orders of aeons, according to the doctrine of the Gnostics: 1Ti_1:4; Tit_3:9; cf. DeWette on Tit_1:14 (substantially reproduced by Alford on 1 Timothy, the passage cited; see also Holtzmann, Pastoralbriefe, pp. 126f, 134f, 143).
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
γενεαλογία genealogia 2x
genealogy, catalogue of ancestors, history of descent, 1Ti_1:4 ; Tit_3:9
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
* γενεαλογία , -ας , ἡ
( v. previous word G1075 );
1. the making of a pedigree .
2. a genealogy: pl ., 1Ti_1:4 , Tit_3:9 ( v. CGT , in l , and ib. Intr., xlix IL; DB , ii, p. 141).†
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
γενεαλογία [page 123]
The plural is found along with μῦθοι (as in 1Ti_1:4 ) in Polyb. ix. 2. 1 περὶ τὰς γενεαλογίας καὶ μύθους , where the reference is to the stories of the births of the demigod founders of states. Hence Hort ( Jud. Christianity , p. 135 ff.) understands the word in the Pastorals not of the Gnostic groupings of aeons in genealogical relationships, but of all the early tales adherent, as it were, to the births of founders, etc.
Liddell-Scott — Intermediate Greek Lexicon
γενεαλογία [Etym: from γενεάλογος] "the making a pedigree", Plat.
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon
γενεαλογία, -ας, ἡ (see previous word);
__1. the making of a pedigree.
__2. a genealogy: pl., 1Ti.1:4, Tit.3:9 (see CGT, in l., and ib. Intr., xlix ff.; DB, ii, p. 141).
† (AS)
📖 In-Depth Word Study
Genealogies (1076) genealogia
Genealogies (1076) (genealogia from genealogeo [word study] = recount a family's origin and lineage, trace ancestry in turn from genea = generation + légo = reckon) literally refers to accounts of an ancestry, such as seen in a "genealogical tree".
In the context ("surrounded by" foolish controversies on one side and strife on the other) these genealogies were far more than a family's genealogical record, which by itself would be an innocent thing. While one cannot be absolutely dogmatic, it clearly the genealogies were not treated primarily as historical documents, but according to some commentators they were subjected to a highly symbolic interpretive scheme. Names, dates and places supposedly contained hidden meanings which became the basis for esoteric doctrines.
The only other NT uses of genealogia is found in first Timothy...
1Ti 1:4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.
Paul is not referring to the genealogies found in Scripture, for these are critical for determining the lineage of the Messiah, as noted in the opening of Matthew 1:1ff ("The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.") and in Luke 3:23-38. Paul is referring to the many fanciful interpretations of such genealogies which could easily degenerate into controversial speculation and strife.