Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5040

Strong's G5040 · Greek

τεκνίον

teknion · /tek-nee'-on/

Number
G5040
Language
Greek
Original word
τεκνίον
Transliteration
teknion
Pronunciation
tek-nee'-on
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

diminutive of 5043; an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts):--little children.

KJV: little children

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 (teknion) mean?

diminutive of 5043; an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts):--little children.

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 teknion translated in the KJV?

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