Biblica Analytica
G3808 Greek

παιδάριον

paidarion

boy

Lexicon Entry

Definition
boy
Transliteration
paidarion
Strong's Number
G3808
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word παιδάριον (paidarion) is a noun that translates to "boy". In terms of meaning, it designates a young male between infancy and adolescence. The word appears only once in the Bible, which indicates that its usage is likely limited to a specific context or author. Given its singular occurrence, we can infer that the author is emphasizing the particularity of this "boy", perhaps highlighting his youth, vulnerability, or significance in the narrative. There is no information on the social status, occupation, or family relationship of the boy, as these aspects are not covered by the provided definition and data. Understanding paedarion as "boy" provides insight into the cultural and personal dynamics in ancient societies, where childhood was perceived differently from modern times. It highlights the emphasis on age and experience as markers of status and responsibility.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G3808
Lemma
παιδάριον
Transliteration
paidarion
Definition
boy
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text