Strouthíon — G4765

Definition

neuter noun

a little sparrow

Usually translated as

sparrow

Origin

diminutive of strouthós (a sparrow)

Occurrences

Strouthíon occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Luke (2)

• Matthew 10:29 — Are not two sparrows (στρουθία) sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
• Matthew 10:31 — Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows (στρουθίων).
• Luke 12:6 — Are not five sparrows (στρουθία) sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
• Luke 12:7 — But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows (στρουθίων).