\def \GENNAO {GENNAO ``gen-AH-oh'' is used of 
`begetting' by the father, and `birthing' by the mother in the Greek literature in general 
as well as the Septuagint. Thus it refers to the reproductive process as a whole. GENNAO is also used of the special relationship between a Master and his disciples, where no literal begetting or birthing is involved. Since there isn't really an English word that encompasses the whole reproductive cycle, GENNAO is reluctantly translated as 'born' except in those contexts where it would be strange to the English reader to say 'born of a father' or 'begotten by a mother'.}

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\DeclareFixedFootnote{\fnGennao}{\GENNAO{} 
GENNAO refers to the complete reproductive cycle, 
including the male role of 'begetting' and the female role of 'birthing'. 
Usually which is in view can be determined from context.
}

\fi
