Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τέκνον”
Understanding téknon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
child, daughter, son. - a child (as produced)
G5043
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τέκνον
Phonetictek'-non
Transliterationtéknon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
child, daughter, son. - a child (as produced)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
91 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:26 | “But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.” Word: τέκνον (téknon) | |
| Acts 13:33 | “God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.” Word: τέκνον (téknon) | |
| Galatians 4:28 | “Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.” Word: τέκνον (téknon) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:11 | “As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,” Word: τέκνον (téknon) | |
| Philemon 1:10 | “I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:” Word: τέκνον (téknon) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
91x
Most Frequent Book
Luke