Strong G5589ψιχίον, ψίξ

crumb

Transliteration
psichion
Pronunciation
psikh-ee'-on
Morphology
Greek Noun Neuter

Definition

Diminutive from a derivative of the base of G5567 (meaning a crumb); a little bit or morsel: - crumb.

Detailed definition

ψιχίον, -ου, τό
dimin. of ψίξ,
a crumb: Mat.15:27, Mrk.7:28.†
(AS)

In the Bible

Strong G5589 appears in 3 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • crumb3

First verses

  1. Matthew 15:27
    And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
  2. Mark 7:28
    And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.
  3. Luke 16:21
    And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
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Detailed Greek dictionary
ψῑχ-ίον, τό,
diminutive of ψίξ, crumb, NT.Matt.15.27.
2 of stomachic residue after emesis, [Refs 2nd c.AD+ (2nd c.AD: Archigenes Medicus cited in 4th c.AD: Oribasius Medicus 8.23.5.)]