βρέφος
brephos
“infant”
Definition
an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively
of uncertain affinity;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Neuter)
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
βρέφος appears 8 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die.
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
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