Greek · G5589 · unreviewed

ψιχίον

A little bit or morsel

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ψιχίον G5589
Pronunciation psichíon

What does ψιχίον (psichíon) mean in the Bible?

ψιχίον (psichíon) is a Greek word meaning "a little bit or morsel". ψιχίον, -ου, τό dimin.

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Meaning

a little bit or morsel
Extended definition

Diminutive form emphasizing smallness; scraps or fragments too insignificant for table guests.

dimin. of ψίξ, a crumb: Mat.15:27, Mrk.7:28.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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