Strong's Lexicon paidarion: Little child, young child, servant Original Word: παιδάριον Word Origin: Diminutive form of παῖς (pais), meaning "child" or "servant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5288 נַעַר (na'ar) - often used for a young boy or servant. - H3206 יֶלֶד (yeled) - used for a child or young person. Usage: The term "paidarion" is used in the New Testament to refer to a young child or a little child. It conveys a sense of youthfulness and innocence, often highlighting the characteristics of dependency and humility associated with children. In some contexts, it can also imply a servant-like role, reflecting the cultural understanding of children as both beloved family members and contributors to household duties. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, children were considered part of the household economy, often involved in tasks and learning trades from a young age. They were valued for their potential to carry on family traditions and contribute to the family's welfare. The diminutive form "paidarion" emphasizes the smallness and vulnerability of children, which is a recurring theme in biblical teachings about humility and faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. of pais Definition a little boy NASB Translation lad (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3808: παιδάριονπαιδάριον, παιδαρίου, τό (diminutive of παῖς, see γυναικάριον), a little boy, a lad: Matthew 11:16 Rec.; John 6:9. (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, following; the Sept. very often for נַעַר, also for יֶלֶד; (παιδάριον of an adult youth, Tobit 6:2, etc. (cf. 11f)).) (Synonym: see παῖς, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance child, lad. Neuter of a presumed derivative of pais; a little boy -- child, lad. see GREEK pais Forms and Transliterations παιδάρια παιδάριά παιδαρίοις παιδαριον παιδάριον παιδάριόν παιδαρίου παιδαρίω παιδαρίων paidarion paidárionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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