"a little boy, child; a boy, lad, Jn. 6:9*"
Definition and meaning
a little boy, child; a boy, lad, Jn. 6:9*
In the original Greek the word is written: παιδάριον
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of paidarion (G3808) across the King James Bible.
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
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Common questions
Strong's G3808 (paidarion) is a Greek word that means: a little boy, child; a boy, lad, Jn. 6:9* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word paidarion (G3808) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3808 is paidarion, a Greek word defined as: a little boy, child; a boy, lad, Jn. 6:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
paidarion is a Greek word found in the New Testament.