παιδίον

paidionNoun (Neuter)G3813

child

From: neuter diminutive of G3816 (παῖς);

Short Definition

a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian

Full Lexicon Entry

Synonyms
see: παῖς
LXX Usage: chiefly for יֶלֶד, also for נַעַר, בֵּן, etc., frequently in To in ref. to full-grown youth

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

49 times

Appears 49 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
16
Luke
14
Mark
11
Hebrews
3
John
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 14:20
  • Luke 1:66
  • Luke 2:40
  • Matthew 18:4
  • Matthew 2:20

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