G3516

νήπιος

nēpios

Adjective · From an obsolete particle ne- (implying negation) and ἔπος (G2031)

From an obsolete particle νή- nḗ- (implying negation) and G2031; not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian:—babe, child (+ -ish).

Outline

an infant, little child
a minor, not of age
metaph. childish, untaught, unskilled

Usages

Matthew 11:25

¶ At that time Jesus answered and said,

I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Strongs concordance

Matthew 21:16

And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them,

Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

Strongs concordance

Luke 10:21

¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said,

I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Strongs concordance

Romans 2:20

An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

Strongs concordance

1 Corinthians 3:1

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

Breakdown

Paul couldn't get deep with the people of Corinth, but rather had to give them the basics.

Precepts

Isaiah 28:9 1 Peter 2:2 Hebrews 5:12-14

Strongs concordance

1 Corinthians 13:11

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

Precepts

1 Corinthians 14:20

Be A Man

Job 38:3 Isaiah 46:8 1 Maccabees 2:64 1 Corinthians 14:20 1 Corinthians 16:13

Strongs concordance

Galatians 4:1

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

Breakdown

heir The Israelites. as long as he is a child As long as he doesn't have any understanding. differeth nothing from a servant The heir is no different to a servant at this stage, because he is not able to govern.

Strongs concordance

Galatians 4:3

Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:

Breakdown

elements of the world Represents everything that we were doing prior to coming into the truth.

Strongs concordance

Ephesians 4:14

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Breakdown

tossed to and fro People who go around watching several different camps and doctrines, that ultimately end up getting confused by every wind of doctrine.

Strongs concordance

Hebrews 5:13

For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

Strongs concordance