νοσσιά
nossia
chick
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word νοσσιά (nossia) is a noun that refers to a chick. This singular term is used only once in the Bible, suggesting its usage is specific and perhaps idiomatic. The mention of a chick in this context may imply a young or vulnerable creature, which could be emphasized for its fragility or dependence on others. Given its limited occurrence, the range of usage for νοσσιά is narrow, and its significance may be tied to the specific passage where it appears. However, as a reference to a chick, it could be used to convey ideas related to growth, development, or the care of young creatures.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text