Lexical Definition
τεκνίον tekníon (tek-nee'-on) children G:N-N
diminutive of τέκνον
little children.
- an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
Usage: 1 form in 8 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| τεκνία | Little children | John.13.33 • 1John.2.1 • 1John.2.12 • 1John.2.28 • 1John.3.7 • 1John.3.18 • 1John.4.4 • 1John.5.21 |
Abbott-Smith
† τεκνίον, -ου, τό (dimin. of τέκνον),
a little child: as a term of endearment, in voc. pl., Jo 13:33, Ga 4:19, I Jo 2:1, 12, 28 3:7, 18 4:4 5:21.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| John | 13:33 |
| Galatians | 4:19 |
| 1 John | 2:1 · 2:12 · 2:28 · 3:7 · 3:18 · 4:4 · 5:21 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
τεκνίον-ίον, τό,
= {τεκνίονίδιον}, [NT+2nd c.AD+].
LSJ Scripture Refs: John.13.33 ☩ 1John.4.4