Ἀρνίου
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 21:9 · Word #33
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 GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| 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 G721-04
of the young lamb
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive, neuter, singular (Gr,N,,,,,GNSD). |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or association, rendered "of the young lamb." The diminutive sense of ἀρνίον is preserved by retaining the nuance of youth inherent in the term. |
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