Strong's Lexicon thugatrion: Little daughter, young girl Original Word: θυγάτριον Word Origin: Diminutive form of θυγάτηρ (thugatēr), meaning "daughter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is בַּת (bath), Strong's Hebrew #1323, which also means "daughter." Usage: The term "thugatrion" is a diminutive form of the Greek word for daughter, used to express endearment or affection. It is often translated as "little daughter" or "young girl" in English. This term is used in contexts where a speaker is addressing a young female with tenderness or care. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, family relationships were central to social structure. The use of diminutives like "thugatrion" reflects the affectionate and protective attitudes parents had towards their children, especially daughters. Daughters were often seen as precious members of the family, and their well-being was a priority. The use of such terms in the New Testament highlights the compassionate and personal nature of Jesus' ministry. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. from thugatér Definition a little daughter NASB Translation little daughter (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2365: θυγάτριονθυγάτριον, θυγατριου, τό, a little daughter: Mark 5:23; Mark 7:25. (Strattis Incert. 5; Menander, Athen., Plutarch, reg. et imper. Apophtheg., p. 179 e. (Alex. 6); others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance young daughter. From thugater; a daughterling -- little (young) daughter. see GREEK thugater Forms and Transliterations θυγατριον θυγάτριον θυγάτριόν thugatrion thygatrion thygátrion thygátriónLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 5:23 N-NNSGRK: ὅτι Τὸ θυγάτριόν μου ἐσχάτως NAS: saying, My little daughter is at the point of death; KJV: My little daughter lieth INT: the little daughter of me lies Mark 7:25 N-NNS |
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