Greek · G3515 · unreviewed

νηπιάζω

Be childlike

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

νηπιάζω G3515
Pronunciation nēpiázō

What does νηπιάζω (nēpiázō) mean in the Bible?

νηπιάζω (nēpiázō) is a Greek word meaning "be childlike". νηπιάζω (νήπιος), (Hippocr.

Full entry for νηπιάζω (G3515) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

be childlike
Extended definition

(νήπιος), (Hippocr., = νηπιαχεύω, Hom.) to be a babe: 1Co.14:20.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
imperative 1
Tense
present 1
Voice
active 1
Mood
imperative 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Sources