"any small bird, spc. a sparrow, Mt. 10:29, 31; Lk. 12:6, 7*"
Definition and meaning
any small bird, spc. a sparrow, Mt. 10:29, 31; Lk. 12:6, 7*
In the original Greek the word is written: στρουθίον
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 strouthion (G4765) across the King James Bible.
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
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Common questions
Strong's G4765 (strouthion) is a Greek word that means: any small bird, spc. a sparrow, Mt. 10:29, 31; Lk. 12:6, 7* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word strouthion (G4765) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4765 is strouthion, a Greek word defined as: any small bird, spc. a sparrow, Mt. 10:29, 31; Lk. 12:6, 7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
strouthion is a Greek word found in the New Testament.