Strong's Lexicon teknion: Little child, dear child Original Word: τεκνίον Word Origin: Diminutive form of τέκνον (teknon, Strong's 5043), meaning "child." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "teknion," the concept of "children" in a spiritual or endearing sense can be related to Hebrew terms like "בֵּן" (ben, Strong's 1121) meaning "son" or "child." Usage: The term "teknion" is a diminutive form of "teknon," which means "child." It conveys a sense of endearment and affection, often used to express a close, familial relationship. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to refer to believers as "little children" in the faith, emphasizing their dependence on God and the nurturing relationship they have with spiritual leaders. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, diminutives were commonly used to express affection or endearment. The use of "teknion" in the New Testament reflects the intimate and caring relationship between spiritual leaders and their congregations. It also highlights the early Christian community's emphasis on familial bonds and mutual care among believers. HELPS Word-studies 5040 tekníon(the diminutive form of 5043 /téknon, "child") – a little child; (figuratively) someone deeply loved (endeared). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. of teknon Definition a little child NASB Translation little children (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5040: τεκνίοντεκνίον, τεκνιου, τό (diminutive of τέκνον, which see; (on the accent, cf. Winers Grammar, 52; Chandler § 347)), a little child; in the N. T. used as a term of kindly address by teachers to their disciples (always in the plural little children: Mark 10:24 Lachmann); John 13:33; Galatians 4:19 (where L text T Tr WH marginal reading τέκνα); 1 John 2:1, 12, 28; 1 John 3:7 (WH marginal reading παιδία), Strong's Exhaustive Concordance little childDiminutive of teknon; an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts) -- little children. see GREEK teknon Forms and Transliterations τέκνα τεκνια Τεκνία tekna tékna Teknia TekníaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 13:33 N-VNPGRK: Τεκνία ἔτι μικρὸν NAS: Little children, I am KJV: Little children, yet a little while INT: Little children yet a little while 1 John 2:1 N-VNP 1 John 2:12 N-VNP 1 John 2:28 N-VNP 1 John 3:7 N-VNP 1 John 3:18 N-VNP 1 John 4:4 N-VNP 1 John 5:21 N-VNP |
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