Ἀρνίον
arníon
Lamb
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.
Revelation 21:23 · Word #27
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 NOM N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Lamb |
| Literal | Lamb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀρνίον |
| Strong's | G721 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G721-03
young lamb
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,NNSD). |
| Rendering Rationale | The diminutive form ἀρνίον emphasizes smallness and youth, so "young lamb" preserves the root sense of a small or youthful sheep. As nominative singular neuter, it is rendered as a simple singular subject form in English. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Lamb
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun and title; in context, the diminutive does not require 'young.' Capitalized 'Lamb' is contextually correct as per SILEX and SIBI rules. |