Strong's G1025 · Greek
βρέφος
bréphos
Definition
an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively
KJV: babe, (young) child, infant
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βρέφος across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke5 verses
And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:44For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Luke 2:12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luke 18:15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1025 (bréphos) mean?
an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively
How many times does G1025 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1025 (βρέφος) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “babe.”
How is bréphos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1025 is rendered as “babe” (4×), “babes” (1×), “child” (1×), “children” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word βρέφος come from?
of uncertain affinity;