Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ψωμίον”
Understanding psōmíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
diminutive from a derivative of the base of ψώχω sop. - a crumb or morsel (as if rubbed off), i.e. a mouthful
G5596
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ψωμίον
Phoneticpso-mee'-on
Transliterationpsōmíon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diminutive from a derivative of the base of ψώχω sop. - a crumb or morsel (as if rubbed off), i.e. a mouthful
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 13:26 | “Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.” Word: ψωμίον (psōmíon) | |
| John 13:27 | “And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.” Word: ψωμίον (psōmíon) | |
| John 13:30 | “He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.” Word: ψωμίον (psōmíon) |