The meaning of “παιδίον”
Understanding paidíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter diminutive of παῖς (little, young) child, damsel. - a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (...
παιδίον
neuter diminutive of παῖς (little, young) child, damsel. - a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl - figuratively, an immature Christian
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:21 | “And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.” Word: παιδίον (paidíon) | |
| Mark 9:36 | “And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,” Word: παιδίον (paidíon) | |
| Luke 2:40 | “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Word: παιδίον (paidíon) | |
| John 16:21 | “A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.” Word: παιδίον (paidíon) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:20 | “Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.” Word: παιδίον (paidíon) |