Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5040

Strong's G5040 · Greek

τεκνίον

tekníon

Number
G5040
Language
Greek
Original word
τεκνίον
Transliteration
tekníon
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)

KJV: little children

Root / derivation: diminutive of G5043 (τέκνον);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τεκνίον across 9 verses.

children9×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse
Galatians1 verse
1 John7 verses
1 John 2:1

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

1 John 2:12

I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

1 John 2:28

And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

1 John 3:7

Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

1 John 3:18

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

1 John 4:4

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

1 John 5:21

Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5040 (tekníon) mean?

an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)

How many times does G5040 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5040 (τεκνίον) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “children.”

How is tekníon translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5040 is rendered as “children” (9×).

Where does the Greek word τεκνίον come from?

diminutive of G5043 (τέκνον);