Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κυνάριον”
Understanding kynárion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a presumed derivative of κύων dog. - a puppy
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κυνάριον
Phonetickoo-nar'-ee-on
Transliterationkynárion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a presumed derivative of κύων dog. - a puppy
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:26 | “But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.” Word: κυνάριον (kynárion) | |
| Matthew 15:27 | “And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” Word: κυνάριον (kynárion) | |
| Mark 7:27 | “But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.” Word: κυνάριον (kynárion) | |
| Mark 7:28 | “And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.” Word: κυνάριον (kynárion) |