721. arnion

Lexicon

arnion: Lamb

Original Word: ἀρνίον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: arnion
Pronunciation: ar-nee-on
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-nee'-on)
Definition: Lamb
Meaning: (originally: a little lamb, but diminutive force was lost), a lamb.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lamb.

Diminutive from aren; a lambkin -- lamb.

see GREEK aren

HELPS Word-studies

721 arníon (the diminutive of 704 /arḗn, "a sheep") – properly, a young lamb, "a little lamb" (J. Thayer); (figuratively) a person with pure (innocent), virgin-like (gentle) intentions.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 721: ἀρνίον

ἀρνίον, ἀρνίου, τά (diminutive from ἀρήν, which see) (from Lysias down), a little lamb, a lamb: Revelation 13:11; Jesus calls his followers τά ἀρνία μου in John 21:15; τό ἀρνίον is used of Christ, innocently suffering and dying to expiate the sins of men, very often in Revelation, as Revelation 5:6, 8, 12, etc. (Jeremiah 11:19; Jeremiah 27:45 (); Psalm 113:4, 6 (); Josephus, Antiquities 3, 8, 10.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Diminutive form of ἀρήν (arēn), meaning "lamb."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3532 כֶּבֶשׂ (keves): A young ram or lamb, often used in the context of sacrificial offerings.
• H7716 שֶׂה (seh): A general term for a sheep or goat, frequently used in sacrificial contexts.
• H2924 טָלֶה (taleh): A lamb, emphasizing youth and innocence, used in various sacrificial and pastoral contexts.

These Hebrew terms collectively contribute to the rich tapestry of sacrificial imagery that finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament depiction of Jesus as the ἀρνίον, the Lamb of God.

Usage: The term ἀρνίον is used primarily in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Revelation, to symbolize Jesus Christ in His role as the sacrificial Lamb who redeems humanity.

Context: The Greek word ἀρνίον appears prominently in the New Testament, especially in the apocalyptic literature of the book of Revelation. It is a diminutive form of the word for lamb, emphasizing the innocence and gentleness of the creature. In a theological context, ἀρνίον is used to depict Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, a central theme in Christian soteriology.

In Revelation, ἀρνίον is used to describe Christ in His exalted and victorious state, having triumphed over sin and death through His sacrificial death and resurrection. For instance, Revelation 5:6 states, "Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders." This imagery conveys the paradox of Christ's power through apparent weakness and His victory through sacrifice.

The use of ἀρνίον in Revelation underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament sacrificial imagery, where lambs were offered as atonement for sin. In the New Testament, Jesus is identified as the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose blood brings redemption and reconciliation with God. This is further illustrated in Revelation 7:17, "For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. 'He will lead them to springs of living water,' and 'God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.'"

The consistent use of ἀρνίον in Revelation highlights the eschatological hope and assurance of salvation for believers, portraying Christ as both the sacrificial victim and the triumphant King.

Forms and Transliterations

αρνια αρνία ἀρνία αρνιον αρνίον ἀρνίον αρνιου αρνίου ἀρνίου αρνιω αρνίω ἀρνίῳ αροτήρες αροτριάσιν αροτρίασις arnia arnía arnio arniō arníoi arníōi arnion arníon arniou arníou

Englishman's Concordance

John 21:15 N-ANP
GRK: Βόσκε τὰ ἀρνία μου
NAS: You. He said to him, Tend My lambs.
KJV: Feed my lambs.
INT: Feed the lambs of me

Revelation 5:6 N-NNS
GRK: τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὸς ὡς
NAS: and the elders a Lamb standing,
KJV: stood a Lamb as
INT: of the elders a Lamb standing as

Revelation 5:8 N-GNS
GRK: ἐνώπιον τοῦ ἀρνίου ἔχοντες ἕκαστος
NAS: before the Lamb, each one
KJV: before the Lamb, having
INT: before the Lamb having each

Revelation 5:12 N-NNS
GRK: ἐστιν τὸ ἀρνίον τὸ ἐσφαγμένον
NAS: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
KJV: is the Lamb that was slain
INT: is the Lamb who has been slain

Revelation 5:13 N-DNS
GRK: καὶ τῷ ἀρνίῳ ἡ εὐλογία
NAS: on the throne, and to the Lamb, [be] blessing
KJV: the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever
INT: and to the Lamb Blessing

Revelation 6:1 N-NNS
GRK: ἤνοιξεν τὸ ἀρνίον μίαν ἐκ
NAS: I saw when the Lamb broke one
KJV: I saw when the Lamb opened one
INT: opened the Lamb one of

Revelation 6:16 N-GNS
GRK: ὀργῆς τοῦ ἀρνίου
NAS: and from the wrath of the Lamb;
KJV: from the wrath of the Lamb:
INT: wrath of the Lamb

Revelation 7:9 N-GNS
GRK: ἐνώπιον τοῦ ἀρνίου περιβεβλημένους στολὰς
NAS: and before the Lamb, clothed
KJV: before the Lamb, clothed
INT: before the Lamb clothed with robes

Revelation 7:10 N-DNS
GRK: καὶ τῷ ἀρνίῳ
NAS: on the throne, and to the Lamb.
KJV: the throne, and unto the Lamb.
INT: and to the Lamb

Revelation 7:14 N-GNS
GRK: αἵματι τοῦ ἀρνίου
NAS: in the blood of the Lamb.
KJV: in the blood of the Lamb.
INT: blood of the Lamb

Revelation 7:17 N-NNS
GRK: ὅτι τὸ ἀρνίον τὸ ἀνὰ
NAS: for the Lamb in the center
KJV: For the Lamb which is in the midst
INT: because the Lamb which [is] in [the]

Revelation 12:11 N-GNS
GRK: αἷμα τοῦ ἀρνίου καὶ διὰ
NAS: of the blood of the Lamb and because
KJV: by the blood of the Lamb, and by
INT: blood of the Lamb and by reason of

Revelation 13:8 N-GNS
GRK: ζωῆς τοῦ ἀρνίου τοῦ ἐσφαγμένου
NAS: of life of the Lamb who has been slain.
KJV: of life of the Lamb slain
INT: of life of the Lamb who was slain

Revelation 13:11 N-DNS
GRK: δύο ὅμοια ἀρνίῳ καὶ ἐλάλει
NAS: like a lamb and he spoke
KJV: horns like a lamb, and he spake
INT: two like to a lamb and spoke

Revelation 14:1 N-NNS
GRK: ἰδοὺ τὸ ἀρνίον ἑστὸς ἐπὶ
NAS: and behold, the Lamb [was] standing
KJV: and, lo, a Lamb stood on
INT: behold the Lamb standing upon

Revelation 14:4 N-DNS
GRK: ἀκολουθοῦντες τῷ ἀρνίῳ ὅπου ἂν
NAS: [are] the ones who follow the Lamb wherever
KJV: follow the Lamb whithersoever
INT: follow the Lamb wherever anyhow

Revelation 14:4 N-DNS
GRK: καὶ τῷ ἀρνίῳ
NAS: to God and to the Lamb.
KJV: unto God and to the Lamb.
INT: and to the Lamb

Revelation 14:10 N-GNS
GRK: ἐνώπιον τοῦ ἀρνίου
NAS: and in the presence of the Lamb.
KJV: and in the presence of the Lamb:
INT: before the Lamb

Revelation 15:3 N-GNS
GRK: ᾠδὴν τοῦ ἀρνίου λέγοντες Μεγάλα
NAS: and the song of the Lamb, saying,
KJV: the song of the Lamb, saying,
INT: song of the Lamb saying Great

Revelation 17:14 N-GNS
GRK: μετὰ τοῦ ἀρνίου πολεμήσουσιν καὶ
NAS: against the Lamb, and the Lamb
KJV: with the Lamb, and
INT: with the Lamb war will make and

Revelation 17:14 N-NNS
GRK: καὶ τὸ ἀρνίον νικήσει αὐτούς
NAS: the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome
KJV: and the Lamb shall overcome
INT: and the Lamb will overcome them

Revelation 19:7 N-GNS
GRK: γάμος τοῦ ἀρνίου καὶ ἡ
NAS: to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come
KJV: the marriage of the Lamb is come,
INT: marriage of the Lamb and the

Revelation 19:9 N-GNS
GRK: γάμου τοῦ ἀρνίου κεκλημένοι καὶ
NAS: supper of the Lamb.' And he said
KJV: supper of the Lamb. And
INT: marriage of the Lamb are called And

Revelation 21:9 N-GNS
GRK: γυναῖκα τοῦ ἀρνίου
NAS: you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.
KJV: thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.
INT: wife of the Lamb

Revelation 21:14 N-GNS
GRK: ἀποστόλων τοῦ ἀρνίου
NAS: of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
KJV: of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
INT: apostles of the Lamb

Strong's Greek 721
30 Occurrences

ἀρνία — 1 Occ.
ἀρνίῳ — 5 Occ.
ἀρνίον — 8 Occ.
ἀρνίου — 16 Occ.