The meaning of “νεανίσκος”
Understanding neanískos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
young man. - a youth (under forty)
νεανίσκος
young man. - a youth (under forty)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:22 | “But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.” Word: νεανίσκος (neanískos) | |
| Mark 16:5 | “And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.” Word: νεανίσκος (neanískos) | |
| Luke 7:14 | “And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.” Word: νεανίσκος (neanískos) | |
| Acts 5:10 | “Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.” Word: νεανίσκος (neanískos) | |
| 1 John 2:14 | “I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.” Word: νεανίσκος (neanískos) |