Strong's Lexicon gunaikarion: Little women, silly women Original Word: γυναικάριον Word Origin: Diminutive form of γυνή (gynē), meaning "woman" or "wife." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "gunaikarion," as it is a specific Greek diminutive form. However, the general term for "woman" in Hebrew is אִשָּׁה (ishah), Strong's Hebrew #802. Usage: The term "gunaikarion" is used in a diminutive sense, often implying a condescending or belittling tone. It refers to women who are perceived as weak or easily led astray. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe women who are susceptible to false teachings or manipulation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, women were often seen as intellectually and morally inferior to men, a view that influenced societal norms and attitudes. The diminutive form "gunaikarion" reflects this cultural perspective, suggesting a lack of seriousness or capability. In the early Christian context, this term highlights the vulnerability of certain women to false teachings, possibly due to limited access to education and theological instruction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. from guné Definition a little woman, (contemptuously) a silly woman NASB Translation weak women (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1133: γυναικάριονγυναικάριον, γυναικαριου, τό (diminutive from γυνή), a little woman; used contemptuously in 2 Timothy 3:6 (A. V. silly women; cf. Latinmuliercula). (Diocles. com. in Bekker Anecd., p. 87, 4; Antoninus 5, 11; occasionally in Epictetus) On diminutive ending in ἀριον see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 180; Fritzsche on Mark, p. 638; (cf. Winer's Grammar, 24, 96 (91)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance idle or foolish woman. A diminutive from gune; a little (i.e. Foolish) woman -- silly woman. see GREEK gune Forms and Transliterations γυναικαρια γυναικάρια gunaikaria gynaikaria gynaikáriaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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