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νοσσίον G3556
G3556 is the Greek word νοσσίον, transliterated nossíon. The King James Version most often renders it chickens.
What it means
a birdling.
Where it comes from
diminutive of G3502 (νεοσσός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: chicken.
Verses using νοσσίον
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Matthew 23:37 · KJV
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Common questions
What does Strong's G3556 mean?
G3556 is the Greek word νοσσίον (nossíon), meaning a birdling.
How is G3556 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it chickens (1 time).
How many times does G3556 appear in the Bible?
νοσσίον (nossíon) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3556 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: diminutive of G3502 (νεοσσός).
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