Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |