γενέσια genésia

Meaning

birthday ceremonies

In the King James Version: birthday

Derivation: neuter plural of a derivative of G1078 (γένεσις);

Where it is used

• Matthew 14:6 On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
• Mark 6:21 On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.