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Gennaeus

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Γενναῖος, i.e., high-born, but v.r. Γἐνεος ), apparently given (2 Maccabees 12:2) as the name of the father of the Syrian general Apollonius (q.v.); but perhaps it is a mere epithet.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Gennaeus'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​g/gennaeus.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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