3813. paidion

Lexicon

paidion: child, little child, young child, infant

Original Word: παιδίον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: paidion
Pronunciation: pahee-DEE-on
Phonetic Spelling: (pahee-dee'-on)
Definition: child, little child, young child, infant
Meaning: a little child, an infant, little one.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

little, young child, damsel.

Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian -- (little, young) child, damsel.

see GREEK pais

HELPS Word-studies

3813 paidíon – properly, a child under training; the diminutive form of 3816 /país ("child"). 3813 /paidíon ("a little child in training") implies a younger child (perhaps seven years old or younger). Some scholars apply 3816 (país) to a son or daughter up to 20 years old (the age of "complete adulthood" in Scripture).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
dim. of pais
Definition
a young child
NASB Translation
boy's (1), Child (10), child (21), child's (2), children (17), children's (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3813: παιδίον

παιδίον, παιδίου, τό (diminutive of παῖς) (from Herodotus down), the Sept. for טַף, נַעַר, בֵּן, etc.; a young child, a little boy, a little girl; plural τά παιδία, infants; children; little ones. In singular: universally, of an infant just born, John 16:21; of a (male) child recently born, Matthew 2:8, 11, 13, 14, 20; Luke 1:59, 66, 76, 80; Luke 2:17, 21 (Rec.), 21,40; Hebrews 11:23; of a more advanced child, Matthew 18:2, 4; Mark 9:36f; (Mark 10:15); Luke 9:47f; (Luke 18:17); of a mature child, Mark 9:24; τίνος, the son of someone, John 4:49; of a girl, Mark 5:39-41; (Mark 7:30 L text T Tr WH). In plural of (partly grown) children: Matthew 11:16 G L T Tr WH; ; Mark 7:28; Mark 10:13ff; Luke 7:32; Luke 18:16; (Hebrews 2:14); τίνος, of someone, Luke 11:7, cf. Hebrews 2:13. Metaphorically, παιδία ταῖς φρεσί, children (i. e. like children) where the use of the mind is required, 1 Corinthians 14:20; in affectionate address, equivalent to Latincarissimi (A. V. children), John 21:5; 1 John 2:14 (13),18; (1 John 3:7 WH marginal reading Synonym: see παῖς, at the end.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Diminutive of παῖς (pais), meaning "child" or "servant."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5288 נַעַר (na'ar): A Hebrew term often translated as "boy," "lad," or "youth," used in contexts similar to παιδίον, referring to a young person or servant.
• H3206 יֶלֶד (yeled): Another Hebrew term for "child" or "young one," emphasizing the youth and developmental stage of the individual.

These Hebrew terms, like παιδίον, are used throughout the Old Testament to describe children in various contexts, from familial settings to prophetic imagery, underscoring the continuity of the theme of childlikeness and dependence on God across both Testaments.

Usage: The term παιδίον is used in the New Testament to refer to young children, often highlighting their innocence, dependence, or the care they require. It is used both literally and metaphorically to convey spiritual truths.

Context: The Greek term παιδίον appears frequently in the New Testament, emphasizing the qualities of children that are often highlighted in Jesus' teachings. In the Gospels, Jesus uses children as examples of humility and faith, urging His followers to adopt a childlike disposition to enter the kingdom of heaven. For instance, in Matthew 18:2-4 (BSB), Jesus calls a little child to Him and says, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." This passage underscores the importance of humility and trust, qualities inherent in children, as essential for spiritual growth and acceptance in God's kingdom.

The term is also used in narratives describing the early life of Jesus, such as in Matthew 2:8-9 (BSB), where the Magi are instructed to find the "child" (παιδίον) Jesus. This usage highlights the vulnerability and significance of Jesus' early years.

In a broader theological context, παιδίον can symbolize the new believer's status in the faith, characterized by a need for growth, nurturing, and guidance. The metaphorical use of παιδίον in the New Testament serves to remind believers of their dependence on God and the necessity of maintaining a pure and humble heart.

Forms and Transliterations

παιδια παιδία παιδιοις παιδίοις παιδιον παιδίον παίδιον παιδιου παιδίου παιδίω παιδιων παιδίων paidia paidía paidiois paidíois paidion paidiōn paidíon paidíōn paidiou paidíou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 2:8 N-GNS
GRK: περὶ τοῦ παιδίου ἐπὰν δὲ
NAS: carefully for the Child; and when
KJV: for the young child; and
INT: for the child when moreover

Matthew 2:9 N-NNS
GRK: ἦν τὸ παιδίον
NAS: over [the place] where the Child was.
KJV: over where the young child was.
INT: was the child

Matthew 2:11 N-ANS
GRK: εἶδον τὸ παιδίον μετὰ Μαρίας
NAS: they saw the Child with Mary
KJV: they saw the young child with
INT: they found the child with Mary

Matthew 2:13 N-ANS
GRK: παράλαβε τὸ παιδίον καὶ τὴν
NAS: up! Take the Child and His mother
KJV: and take the young child and
INT: take with [you] the child and the

Matthew 2:13 N-ANS
GRK: ζητεῖν τὸ παιδίον τοῦ ἀπολέσαι
NAS: to search for the Child to destroy
KJV: seek the young child to destroy
INT: to seek the child to destroy

Matthew 2:14 N-ANS
GRK: παρέλαβεν τὸ παιδίον καὶ τὴν
NAS: up and took the Child and His mother
KJV: he took the young child and
INT: took with [him] the child and the

Matthew 2:20 N-ANS
GRK: παράλαβε τὸ παιδίον καὶ τὴν
NAS: up, take the Child and His mother,
KJV: and take the young child and
INT: take with [you] the child and the

Matthew 2:20 N-GNS
GRK: ψυχὴν τοῦ παιδίου
NAS: who sought the Child's life
KJV: which sought the young child's life.
INT: life of the child

Matthew 2:21 N-ANS
GRK: παρέλαβεν τὸ παιδίον καὶ τὴν
NAS: up, took the Child and His mother,
KJV: and took the young child and
INT: took with [him] the child and the

Matthew 11:16 N-DNP
GRK: ὁμοία ἐστὶν παιδίοις καθημένοις ἐν
NAS: It is like children sitting
INT: like it is to little children sitting in

Matthew 14:21 N-GNP
GRK: γυναικῶν καὶ παιδίων
NAS: besides women and children.
KJV: women and children.
INT: women and children

Matthew 15:38 N-GNP
GRK: γυναικῶν καὶ παιδίων
NAS: besides women and children.
KJV: women and children.
INT: women and children

Matthew 18:2 N-ANS
GRK: καὶ προσκαλεσάμενος παιδίον ἔστησεν αὐτὸ
NAS: And He called a child to Himself and set
KJV: called a little child unto him,
INT: And having called to [him] a child he set it

Matthew 18:3 N-ANP
GRK: ὡς τὰ παιδία οὐ μὴ
NAS: like children, you will not enter
KJV: as little children, ye shall
INT: as the little children no not

Matthew 18:4 N-NNS
GRK: ὡς τὸ παιδίον τοῦτο οὗτός
NAS: as this child, he is the greatest
KJV: as this little child, the same is
INT: as the child this he

Matthew 18:5 N-ANS
GRK: δέξηται ἓν παιδίον τοιοῦτο ἐπὶ
NAS: one such child in My name receives
KJV: one such little child in my
INT: will receive one little child such in

Matthew 19:13 N-NNP
GRK: προσηνέχθησαν αὐτῷ παιδία ἵνα τὰς
NAS: Then [some] children were brought
KJV: unto him little children, that
INT: were brought to him little children that

Matthew 19:14 N-ANP
GRK: Ἄφετε τὰ παιδία καὶ μὴ
NAS: Let the children alone,
KJV: Suffer little children, and
INT: Let the little children and not

Mark 5:39 N-NNS
GRK: κλαίετε τὸ παιδίον οὐκ ἀπέθανεν
NAS: and weep? The child has not died,
KJV: and weep? the damsel is not
INT: weep the child not is dead

Mark 5:40 N-GNS
GRK: πατέρα τοῦ παιδίου καὶ τὴν
NAS: out, He took along the child's father
KJV: the mother of the damsel, and
INT: father of the child and the

Mark 5:40 N-NNS
GRK: ἦν τὸ παιδίον
NAS: [the room] where the child was.
KJV: where the damsel was
INT: was the child

Mark 5:41 N-GNS
GRK: χειρὸς τοῦ παιδίου λέγει αὐτῇ
NAS: Taking the child by the hand, He said
KJV: he took the damsel by the hand,
INT: hand of the child he says to her

Mark 7:28 N-GNP
GRK: ψιχίων τῶν παιδίων
NAS: feed on the children's crumbs.
KJV: eat of the children's crumbs.
INT: crumbs of the children

Mark 7:30 N-ANS
GRK: εὗρεν τὸ παιδίον βεβλημένον ἐπὶ
NAS: she found the child lying
INT: she found the child lying on

Mark 9:24 N-GNS
GRK: πατὴρ τοῦ παιδίου ἔλεγεν Πιστεύω
NAS: Immediately the boy's father cried
KJV: the father of the child cried out,
INT: father of the child said I believe

Strong's Greek 3813
52 Occurrences

παιδία — 13 Occ.
παιδίων — 4 Occ.
παιδίοις — 2 Occ.
παιδίον — 27 Occ.
παιδίου — 6 Occ.