Can the following exercise perhaps help the "generation" (1074) of preterists overcome preterism, and finally come to terms with the fruit of the "
generation" (1074) their doctrine places them among, as a result?
Strong's 1859 dar (Aramaic)
1) generation
Strong's 1078
1) source, origin
a) a book of one's lineage, i.e. in which his ancestry or progeny are enumerated
2) used of birth, nativity
3) of that which follows origin, viz. existence, life
a) the wheel of life (Jas 3:6), other explain it, the wheel of human origin which as soon as men are born begins to run, i.e. its course of life
Strong's 1075 dowr
1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling
a) period, age, generation (period of time)
b) generation (those living during a period)
c)
generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men)d) dwelling-place, habitation
Strong's 1085 genos
1) kindred
a) offspring
b) family
c) stock, tribe, nation
1) i.e. nationality or descent from a particular people
d) the aggregate of many individuals of the same nature, kind, sort
Strong's 1081 gennēma
1) that which has been born or begotten
a) the
offspring or progeny of men or animals
b) the fruits of the earth, the produce of agriculture
Strong's 1074 genea
1) fathered, birth, nativity
2) that which has been begotten, men of the same stock, a family
a) the several ranks of natural descent, the successive members of a genealogy
b)
metaph. a group of men very like each other in endowments, pursuits, character1) esp. in a bad sense, a perverse nation
3) the whole multitude of men living at the same time
4) an age (i.e. the time ordinarily occupied be each successive generation), a space of 30 - 33 years
Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation (1078 [lineage]) of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation (1081 [offspring]) of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Matthew 11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men])? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
Matthew 12:34 O generation (1081 [offspring]) of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Matthew 12:39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]) seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
Matthew 12:41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas [is] here.
Matthew 12:42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here.
Matthew 12:45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]).
Matthew 16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]) seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.
Matthew 17:17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
Matthew 23:33 [Ye] serpents, [ye] generation (1081 [offspring]) of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Matthew 23:36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]).
Matthew 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation (1074 [of Christian believers]) shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Mark 8:12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]) seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
Mark 8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]); of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Mark 9:19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.
Mark 13:30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation (1074 [of Christian believers]) shall not pass, till all these things be done.
Luke 1:50 And his mercy [is] on them that fear him from generation to generation (1074 [literal - the successive members of a genealogy]).
Luke 3:7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation (1081 [offspring]) of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Luke 7:31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men])? and to what are they like?
Luke 9:41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.
Luke 11:29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation (1074 [of unbelieving/men]): they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.
Luke 11:30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/men]).
Luke 11:31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here.
Luke 11:32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas [is] here.
Luke 11:50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]);
Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]).
Luke 16:8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation (1074 [endowments, pursuits, character]) wiser than the children of light.
Luke 17:25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]).
Luke 21:32 Verily I say unto you, This generation (1074 [of Christian believers]) shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]).
Acts 8:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation (1074 [of Christian believers])? for his life is taken from the earth.
Acts 13:36 For David, after he had served his own generation (1074 [the whole multitude of men living at the same time]) by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
Hebrews 3:10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation (1074 [of unbelieving/evil men]), and said, They do alway err in [their] heart; and they have not known my ways.
1Peter 2:9 But ye [are] a chosen generation (1085 [kindred, stock, tribe, nation]), a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
