Berean Strong's Lexicon paidiothen: from childhood, since childhood Original Word: παιδιόθεν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "παῖς" (pais), meaning "child," combined with the suffix "-θεν," indicating origin or source. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "paidiothen," the concept of learning from a young age is reflected in Hebrew terms like "נַעַר" (na'ar, Strong's H5288), meaning "youth" or "young man," and "יֶלֶד" (yeled, Strong's H3206), meaning "child." Usage: The adverb "paidiothen" is used to describe something that has been the case since one's early years or childhood. It emphasizes the duration or continuity of an experience or knowledge from a young age. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, childhood was a formative period where foundational teachings and values were imparted. Education and moral instruction often began at a young age, and the concept of learning "from childhood" was significant in establishing lifelong beliefs and practices. In Jewish culture, children were taught the Scriptures from an early age, which was considered crucial for spiritual and moral development. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paidion Definition from childhood NASB Translation childhood (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3812: παιδιόθενπαιδιόθεν (παιδίον), adverb, from childhood, from a child, (a later word, for which the earlier writings used ἐκ παιδός, Xenophon, Cyril 5, 1, 2; or ἐκ παιδίου, mem. 2, 2, 8; or ἐκ παιδίων, oec. 3, 10; (cf. Winer's Grammar, 26 (25); 463 (431))): Mark 9:21, where L T Tr WH ἐκ παιδιόθεν (cf. Winers § 65,2). (Synes. de provid., p. 91 b.; Joann. Zonar. 4, 184 a.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance from infancyAdverb (of source) from paidion; from infancy -- of a child. see GREEK paidion Forms and Transliterations παιδιοθεν παιδιόθεν paidiothen paidióthenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |