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
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?