◄ G3516 ►
νήπιος
Transliteration
nepios;
Pronunciation
nay'-pee-os
Parts of Speech
adj
Root Word (Etymology)
from an obsolete particle ne- (implying negation) and 2031
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 4:912
KJV Translation Count — 14x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: child (7), babe (6), childish (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. an infant, little child
2. a minor, not of age
3. metaph. childish, untaught, unskilled
Strong's Definitions
nay'-pee-os; from an obsolete particle νη- (implying negation) and (2031) (ἔπος); not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figurative a simple-minded person, an immature Christian: — babe, child (+ -ish).
Concordance Results Using KJV
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto G3516s.
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of G3516s and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto G3516s: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of G3516s, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto G3516s in Christ.
When I was a G3516, I spake as a G3516, I understood as a G3516, I thought as a G3516: but when I became a man, I put away G3516ish things.
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a G3516, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
Even so we, when we were G3516ren, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
That we henceforth be no more G3516ren, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a G3516.