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Christian Name · English/French Origin
Gentry Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Gentry
boy
Gentry means "Nobility; High-born; Gentle birth", a boy's name of English/French origin. The name Gentry does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Gentry declares the high birth of every believer — adopted as sons, heirs of God, chosen royalty in Christ.
Is Gentry in the Bible?
No — the name Gentry does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Nobility; High-born; Gentle birth", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Gentry.
Pronunciation:/JEN-tree/
OriginEnglish/French
MeaningNobility; High-born; Gentle birth
What does Gentry mean?
Gentry is a boy name of English/French origin meaning "Nobility; High-born; Gentle birth". Gentry speaks of spiritual nobility — the high birth every believer receives through adoption.
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What does Gentry mean in the Bible?
Gentry means "Nobility; High-born; Gentle birth" and is a name of English/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Gentry speaks of spiritual nobility — the high birth every believer receives through adoption. 'Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood.' The gospel transforms peasants into princes, making every believer high-born in Christ.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Gentry?
Gentry is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Nobility; High-born; Gentle birth" — not because Scripture names anyone Gentry.
"Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ."
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Which books of the Bible mention Gentry?
Gentry is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Gentry?
Gentry declares the high birth of every believer — adopted as sons, heirs of God, chosen royalty in Christ.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Gentry?
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