Greek Word Study
The meaning of “στρουθίον”
Understanding strouthíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
diminutive of (a sparrow) sparrow. - a little sparrow
G4765
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
στρουθίον
Phoneticstroo-thee'-on
Transliterationstrouthíon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diminutive of (a sparrow) sparrow. - a little sparrow
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:29 | “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” Word: στρουθίον (strouthíon) | |
| Matthew 10:31 | “Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Word: στρουθίον (strouthíon) | |
| Luke 12:6 | “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?” Word: στρουθίον (strouthíon) | |
| Luke 12:7 | “But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Word: στρουθίον (strouthíon) |