5589. psichion

Lexicon

psichion: Crumb, morsel

Original Word: ψιχίον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: psichion
Pronunciation: psee-khee'-on
Phonetic Spelling: (psikh-ee'-on)
Definition: Crumb, morsel
Meaning: a crumb.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

crumb.

Diminutive from a derivative of the base of psallo (meaning a crumb); a little bit or morsel -- crumb.

see GREEK psallo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a prim. word psix (a crumb)
Definition
a crumb (of bread)
NASB Translation
crumbs (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5589: ψιχίον

ψιχίον, ψιχιου, τό (diminutive of ψίξ, ψιχος, ἡ, a morsel), a little morsel, a crumb (of bread or meat): Matthew 15:27; Mark 7:28; Luke 16:21 (T WH omit; L Tr brackets τῶν ψιχίων). (Not found in Greek authors (cf. Winer's Grammar, 24; 96 (91)).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Diminutive of ψίχος (psichos), meaning a crumb or morsel.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ψιχίον, the concept of crumbs or small portions can be related to the Hebrew word פָּתוֹת (patot), meaning crumbs or broken pieces, as seen in passages like Genesis 18:5 and Judges 19:5, where bread is broken and shared.

Usage: The term ψιχίον is used in the New Testament to refer to small crumbs or morsels, often in the context of food, particularly bread.

Context: The Greek word ψιχίον appears in the New Testament in the context of humility and faith. It is notably used in the account of the Syrophoenician woman in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark. In Matthew 15:27 (BSB), the woman responds to Jesus, "Yes, Lord," she said, "even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table." Similarly, in Mark 7:28 (BSB), she replies, "Yes, Lord," she said, "even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs."

In these passages, ψιχίον symbolizes the small, seemingly insignificant portions that fall from the table, yet are still of value. The woman's response to Jesus demonstrates her faith and understanding of His power and mercy, even in the smallest measure. Her humility and persistence are rewarded by Jesus, who grants her request for her daughter's healing.

The use of ψιχίον in these narratives highlights themes of humility, faith, and the inclusivity of God's grace. It underscores the idea that even the smallest portion of divine blessing is powerful and sufficient for those who believe.

Forms and Transliterations

εψόφησας ψιχιων ψιχίων ψόαι ψόαις ψόαν ψόγον ψόφησον ψόφος ψυγμός ψυγμούς ψυκτήρες ψύλλου ψυχήν psichion psichiōn psichíon psichíōn

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 15:27 N-GNP
GRK: ἀπὸ τῶν ψιχίων τῶν πιπτόντων
NAS: feed on the crumbs which fall
KJV: eat of the crumbs which fall
INT: of the crumbs which fall

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

Strong's Greek 5589
2 Occurrences

ψιχίων — 2 Occ.