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This is used in various senses in scripture.
1. As from a father to his son, or from a king to his successor, γενεά, as in the three series of 'fourteen generations' in Matthew 1: 17, though the same term is applied where names have been omitted. See GENEALOGY OF THE LORD JESUS.
2. In a much wider sense, as when the Lord said of the unbelieving Jews, "This generation shall not pass away till all these things be fulfilled." Matt. 24: 34; Luke 21: 32: cf. Deut. 32: 5, 20. The unbelieving Jews still exist and will until the events take place.
3. As offspring, γέννημα, where there was a moral likeness, as "generation of vipers." Matt. 3: 7, etc.
4. As class, family, etc., γένος. Ye are 'a chosen generation.' 1 Peter 2: 9.
5. As signifying perpetuity: God's dominion is 'from generation to generation.' Dan. 4: 3, 34.