Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τεκνίον”
Understanding tekníon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
diminutive of τέκνον little children. - an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τεκνίον
Phonetictek-nee'-on
Transliterationtekníon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diminutive of τέκνον little children. - an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 13:33 | “Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.” Word: τεκνίον (tekníon) | |
| Galatians 4:19 | “My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,” Word: τεκνίον (tekníon) | |
| 1 John 3:7 | “Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.” Word: τεκνίον (tekníon) |