Word Study

The meaning of παιδίον

Understanding paidíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G3813
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

παιδίον

Phoneticpahee-dee'-on
Transliterationpaidíon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

48 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 14:21

And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

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,

Luke 2:40

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

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.

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
48x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution
Matthew15
Mark10
Luke14
John3
1 Corinthians1
Hebrews3
1 John2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'παιδίον' deepen your understanding of Matthew 14:21?