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βρέφος

An infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively

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βρέφος G1025
Pronunciation bréphos

What does βρέφος (bréphos) mean in the Bible?

βρέφος (bréphos) is a Greek word meaning "an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively". βρέφος, -ους, τό, [in LXX: Sir. Highlights complete dependence.

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Meaning

an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively
Extended definition

Emphasizes helplessness of earliest infancy, from unborn through newborn stage, not older childhood.

1an unborn child: Luk.1:41, 44.
2a newborn child, a babe: Luk.2:12, 16 18:15, Act.7:19, 1Pe.2:2; ἀπὸ βρέφους, from infancy, 2Ti.3:15.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Highlights complete dependence.
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter Luke 1:41 · Luke 1:44
Nominative · Plural · Neuter 1 Pet 2:2
Genitive · Singular · Neuter 2 Tim 3:15
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Luke 2:12 · Luke 2:16
Accusative · Plural · Neuter Luke 18:15 · Acts 7:19
Biblical Occurrences

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