4093. pinakidion

Lexicon

pinakidion: Little tablet, small writing tablet

Original Word: πινακίδιον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: pinakidion
Pronunciation: pi-na-KEE-dee-on
Phonetic Spelling: (pin-ak-id'-ee-on)
Definition: Little tablet, small writing tablet
Meaning: a tablet for writing.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

writing tablet.

Diminutive of pinax; a tablet (for writing on) -- writing table.

see GREEK pinax

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
dim. of pinax
Definition
a writing tablet
NASB Translation
tablet (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4093: πινακίδιον

πινακίδιον, πινακιδιου, τό (diminutive of πινακίς, πινακιδος) (Aristotle, others);

a. a small tablet.

b. specifically, a writing-tablet: Luke 1:63 (Tr marginal reading πινακιδα; see the following word); Epictetus diss. 3, 22, 74.

STRONGS NT 4093: πινακίς [πινακίς, πινικιδος, ἡ, equivalent to πινακίδιον (which see): Luke 1:63 Tr marginal reading (Epictetus, Plutarch, Artemidorus Daldianus, others.)]

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Diminutive form of πίναξ (pinax), meaning "tablet" or "plank."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πινακίδιον, the concept of a writing tablet can be related to Hebrew terms for writing materials, such as לֻחַ (luach, Strong's H3871), meaning "tablet" or "board," which is used in the Old Testament to describe tablets of stone or wood used for writing.

Usage: The term πινακίδιον is used in the New Testament to refer to a small tablet used for writing. It appears in contexts where communication or recording of information is necessary.

Context: • Contextual Background: In the ancient world, writing tablets were common tools for recording information, taking notes, or sending messages. These tablets were typically made of wood and coated with a layer of wax, allowing for easy writing and erasing. The diminutive form πινακίδιον suggests a smaller or more personal version of such a tablet.
• Biblical Reference: The term πινακίδιον is found in the New Testament in the context of the birth of John the Baptist. In Luke 1:63, Zechariah, who had been rendered mute, uses a πινακίδιον to write the name of his son, John, as instructed by the angel Gabriel. The verse reads: "He asked for a tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' And they were all amazed." (BSB)
• Theological Significance: The use of the πινακίδιον in this narrative highlights the fulfillment of God's promise and the importance of obedience to divine instruction. Zechariah's act of writing on the tablet signifies his faith and acceptance of God's will, leading to the restoration of his speech.
• Cultural Insight: The use of a writing tablet in this account reflects the practical aspects of communication in the first-century Jewish context. It underscores the importance of written communication in preserving and conveying important messages.

Forms and Transliterations

πινακιδιον πινακίδιον pinakidion pinakídion

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 1:63 N-ANS
GRK: καὶ αἰτήσας πινακίδιον ἔγραψεν λέγων
NAS: And he asked for a tablet and wrote
KJV: he asked for a writing table, and wrote,
INT: And having asked for a writing tablet he wrote saying

Strong's Greek 4093
1 Occurrence

πινακίδιον — 1 Occ.