ἀρνία
arníon
lambs
Diminutive form meaning 'young sheep'; specifically refers to a lamb, often emphasizing smallness, youth, or a gentle, innocent quality. In broader contexts, may be used figuratively for one who is gentle, vulnerable, or sacrificial.
John 21:15 · Word #29
Lexicon G721
| Lemma | ἀρνίον |
| Transliteration | arníon |
| Strong's | G721 |
| Definition | Diminutive form meaning 'young sheep'; specifically refers to a lamb, often emphasizing smallness, youth, or a gentle, innocent quality. In broader contexts, may be used figuratively for one who is gentle, vulnerable, or sacrificial. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | lambs |
| Literal | lambs |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀρνίον |
| Strong's | G721 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G721-01
young lambs
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative case; neuter gender; plural number (Gr,N,,,,,ANPD). |
| Rendering Rationale | The diminutive noun ἀρνίον denotes a small or young sheep; rendering it as "young lambs" preserves both the diminutive sense and the plural accusative form. The accusative neuter plural is reflected in the simple plural object form in English. |
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