νήπιος
nēpiosAdjectiveG3516
child
From: from an obsolete particle (implying negation) and G2031 (ἔπος);
Short Definition
not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian
Full Lexicon Entry
infant; of children and minors: (LXX), (see Lft., in l). Metaphorical, childish, unskilled, simple : ,; opposite to τέλειος; ν. ἐν Χριστῷ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for עוֹלֵל, also for פְּתִי, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
2
Galatians
2
Matthew
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Ephesians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 13:11
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7
- Galatians 4:1
- Hebrews 5:13
- Matthew 11:25
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