τεκνίον
teknion
children
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the data provided, the Greek word "τεκνίον" (tekion) is defined as "children." It falls under the semantic domain of Kinship & Family, indicating its relationship to individuals in a familial context. In the Bible, this word is used a total of 8 times, suggesting that it is a relatively common term to describe children. Its significance lies in its broad usage to encompass the young and the vulnerable, emphasizing the importance of this demographic within ancient Greek and Hebrew societies. The term carries no connotations of age, gender, or social status, simply denoting a dependent individual within a family unit. The range of its usage is evident, as the word is employed to describe both biological offspring and potentially adopted or dependent individuals. This inclusive meaning underscores the value and importance placed on family and community ties in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
Little children, I will be with you a little while longer. You will seek me, and as I said to the Jews, ‘Where I am going, you can’t come,’ so now I tell you.
1 John 2:1My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.
1 John 2:12I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
1 John 2:28Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 3:7Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
1 John 3:18My little children, let’s not love in word only, or with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.
1 John 4:4You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.
1 John 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols.