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 times

Appears 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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