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The meaning of ἰχθύδιον

Understanding ichthýdion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

diminutive from ἰχθύς little (small) fish. - a petty fish

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ἰχθύδιον

Phoneticikh-thoo'-dee-on
Transliterationichthýdion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

diminutive from ἰχθύς little (small) fish. - a petty fish

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 15:34

And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.

Word: ἰχθύδιον (ichthýdion)
Mark 8:7

And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them.

Word: ἰχθύδιον (ichthýdion)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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