Greek Word Study
The meaning of “νοσσίον”
Understanding nossíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
diminutive of νεοσσός chicken. - a birdling
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
νοσσίον
Phoneticnos-see'-on
Transliterationnossíon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diminutive of νεοσσός chicken. - a birdling
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:37 | “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!” Word: νοσσίον (nossíon) |