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ψιχίον G5589
G5589 is the Greek word ψιχίον, transliterated psichíon. The King James Version most often renders it crumbs.
What it means
a little bit or morsel.
Where it comes from
diminutive from a derivative of the base of G5567 (ψάλλω) (meaning a crumb).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: crumb.
Verses using ψιχίον
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 15:27 · KJV
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
Luke 16:21 · KJV
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5589 mean?
G5589 is the Greek word ψιχίον (psichíon), meaning a little bit or morsel.
How is G5589 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it crumbs (2 times).
How many times does G5589 appear in the Bible?
ψιχίον (psichíon) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5589 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: diminutive from a derivative of the base of G5567 (ψάλλω) (meaning a crumb).
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