Young men (3495)(neaniskos a diminutive of neanias [from neos = new, young] = a youth, young man, Acts 7:58, 20:9) describes a youth in the prime of life (from 20 to 40 years of age) (Mt 19:20), an older boy (Acts 23:18) and possibly a young man functioning as a servant (Lxx of Ge 14:24, Ex 24:5) In the Lxx neaniskos also refers to soldiers (Spoken also of soldiers - 2Sa. 6:1; 1Chr 19:10). In Acts 5:10, neaniskos refers to the younger members of the Christian community. Similarly in 1Jn 2:13-14 neaniskos refers to physically younger men, who are younger in the faith (compared to the fathers), but are strong in the faith, abide in the Word and overcome the evil one. In classical Greek the primary meaning of neaniskos is "young man," though the specific age referred to covers a rather broad spectrum. In a few instances the word means "servant." The Septuagint uses neaniskos also in reference to "young man," but again the exact age range is not specific. For example, the word is used to speak of very young men (even "boys") in Genesis 25:27, but also of young men who are certainly beyond their teens (Genesis 19:4). (Complete Biblical Library Greek-English Dictionary) Another secular source says "A neanias is between 20 and 40 years old and a neaniskos is at the lower end of that range-between 22 and 28 (Pythagoras in Diogenes Laertes Lives of the Eminent Philosophers 8.10; Creation 105, following Hippocrates)" Neaniskos - 11x in 11v - NAS Usage: young man(7), young men(4). Matthew 19:20 The (Rich = Mt 19:22) young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?" Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. Mark 14:51 A young man was following Him, wearing nothing but a linen sheet over his naked body; and they seized him. Mark 16:5 Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed. Luke 7:14 And He came up and touched the coffin; and the bearers came to a halt. And He said, "Young man, I say to you, arise!" Acts 2:17 'AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' God says, 'THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS; Acts 5:10 And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Acts 23:18 So he took him and led him to the commander and said, "Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to lead this young man to you since he has something to tell you." Acts 23:22 So the commander let the young man go, instructing him, "Tell no one that you have notified me of these things." 1 John 2:13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. 1John 2:14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. Neaniskos - 108v in the non-apocryphal Septuagint - 23" class="scriptRef">23" class="scriptRef">Ge 4:23; 14:24; 19:4; 25:27; 34:19; 12" class="scriptRef">41:12; Ex 10:9; 24:5; Nu 11:27; Dt 32:25; Josh 2:1, 23; 6:21-23; Jdg 14:10; 18:3, 15" class="scriptRef">15; 19:19; 1Sa 9:27; 22" class="scriptRef">20:22; 2Sa 10:9; 2Chr 11:1; 17" class="scriptRef">36:17; Ezra 10:1; Job 29:8; Ps 78:63; 148:12; Pr 20:11; Eccl 4:15; 11:9; Isa 3:4; 9:17; 13.18" class="scriptRef">13:18; 20:4; 23:4; 31:8; 40:30; 62:5; Jer 6:11; 9:21; 11:22; Jer 15:8; 18:21; 31:13; 48:15; 49:19, 26; 50:30, 44; 51:3, 22; Lam 1:18; 2:21; 5:13; Ezek 9:6; 23:6, 12, 23; 30:17; Da 1:4, 13, 15, 17; 6:4; Joel 2:28; Amos 2:11; 4:10; 8:13; Zech 9:17 Septuagint: Neaniskos translates the following Hebrew words = ?????? 'enôsh - Man (Jos 2:1,23). ????? bachûr = Young man, chosen one (Dt 32:25, Jdg 14:10, Jer 50:44). ????? bachar = Choice man (2 Sa 10:9). ????? yeledh = Man, youth (Ge 4:23, Da 1:4,13,15,17). ????? na'ar = Boy, young man (Ge 25:27, Lam 5:13); servant (1Sa 9:27). ????? 'elem = Youth (1Sa 20:22). LINK = http://www.preceptaustin.org/1john_212-14_commentary.htm#ym ================================================================ Children (3813) (paidion diminutive of pais = child) is a little child of either sex, ranging from an infant (Mt 19:13, 14; Mk 10:13-15; Lk 18:16, 17, etc) to children who are older (11.16" class="scriptRef">Mt 11:16; Mt 14:21; 15:38; 18:2-5, etc) Paidion is used repeatedly of the infant Jesus in Matthew (Mt 2:8-9, 11, 13-14, 20-21) Paidion is used as a term of comparison, Jesus making the point that we are to become like a little child (Mk 10:15 Lk 18:17), the implication of course being that this is not an infant but a child old enough to express saving faith in the Messiah!. Paidion stresses the need for moral training and guidance. As a term of address, paidion occurs in the NT only in 1John 2:14, 18 and John 21:5. Barclay - teknion indicates a child young in age and paidion a child young in experience, and, therefore, in need of training and discipline. Another has said that teknion emphasizes more the relationship, the dependence or weakness of the infant, the community of nature and kinsmanship between parent and child, while paidion stresses the immaturity of the child, the need to be under instruction or direction. Marvin Vincent compares John's two words translated little children (teknion in 1Jn 2:12, and paidion in 1Jn 2:13) in this section observing that little children (teknion) "emphasizes the idea of kinship, while paidion emphasizes the idea of subordination and consequent discipline. Hence paidion the more appropriate word when spoken from the stand-point of authority rather than of affection." (1 John 2 - Vincent's Word Studies) Paul uses paidion figuratively exhorting the Corinthian saints to not be toddlers in their understanding (1Cor 14:20), to not be those who are ignorant, child-like or immature. In contrast, Paul encourages the Corinthians instead to grow up and become "spiritual adults," those who are mature. The writer of Hebrews uses paidion as an endearing term for believers or as BDAG says "one who is treasured in the way a parent treasures a child." (Heb 2:13-14, Lxx of Isa 8:18). In a similar use, Jesus warmly addressed His disciples as His children (paidion) in much the same way a father addresses his children with endearment. (Jn 21:5) Here in 1Jn 2:18 paidion is used "as a form of familiar address on the part of a respected person, who feels himself on terms of fatherly intimacy w. those whom he addresses." (BDAG) In classical Greek the primary meaning of paidion (diminutive of pais [3679]) is an "infant" or "young child" up to 7 years of age (Liddell-Scott). TDNT - Paidion means "small child" with reference to age or descent, and it may also denote "servant" (social position). Figuratively it carries the sense of undeveloped understanding but is also used in affectionate address (cf. Jn. 21:5; 1 Jn. 2:18). Paidion - 52x in 49v - NAS Usage: boy's(1), Child(10), child(21), child's(2), children(17), children's(1). KJV Usage: child 25, little child 12, young child 10, damsel 4; 51 Matthew 2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship Him." 2:9 After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. Matthew 2:11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:13 Now when they had gone, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him." 2:14 So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt. Matthew 2:20 "Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child's life are dead." Matthew 2:21 So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. Matthew 11:16 "But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market places, who call out to the other children, Matthew 14:21 There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children. Matthew 15:38 And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children. Matthew 18:2 And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, 3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 "And whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me; Matthew 19:13 Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, "Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Mark 5:39 And entering in, He said to them, "Why make a commotion and weep? The child has not died, but is asleep." 40 They began laughing at Him. But putting them all out, He took along the child's father and mother and His own companions, and entered the room where the child was. 41 Taking the child by the hand, He said to her, "Talitha kum!" (which translated means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!"). Mark 7:28 But she answered and said to Him, "Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children's crumbs." Mark 7:30 And going back to her home, she found the child lying on the bed, the demon having left. Mark 9:24 Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, "I do believe; help my unbelief." Mark 9:36 Taking a child, He set him before them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them, 37 "Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me." Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all." Luke 1:59 And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to call him Zacharias, after his father. Luke 1:66 All who heard them kept them in mind, saying, "What then will this child turn out to be?" For the hand of the Lord was certainly with him. Luke 1:76 "And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; For you will go on BEFORE THE LORD TO PREPARE HIS WAYS; Luke 1:80 And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel. Luke 2:17 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. Luke 2:27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, Luke 2:40 The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. Luke 7:32 "They are like children who sit in the market place and call to one another, and they say, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.' Luke 9:47 But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side, 48 and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great." Luke 11:7 and from inside he answers and says, 'Do not bother me; the door has already been shut and my children and I are in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.' Luke 18:16 But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all." John 4:49 The royal official said to Him, "Sir, come down before my child dies." John 16:21 "Whenever a woman is in labor she has pain, because her hour has come; but when she gives birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish because of the joy that a child has been born into the world. John 21:5 So Jesus said to them, "Children, you do not have any fish, do you?" They answered Him, "No." 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. Hebrews 2:13 And again, "I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM." And again, "BEHOLD, I AND THE CHILDREN WHOM GOD HAS GIVEN ME." 14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict. 1 John 2:13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. 1 John 2:18 Children, it is the last hour; and just as you heard that antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour. Paidion - 88v in the non-apocryphal Septuagint - 12" class="scriptRef">12" class="scriptRef">12" class="scriptRef">Gen 17:12; 21:7f, 12, 14ff; 5.22" class="scriptRef">22" class="scriptRef">22" class="scriptRef">25:22; 30:26; 31.17" class="scriptRef">31:17, 28; 32:15, 22; 33:1f, 5, 13; 44:20, 22, 32ff; 45:19; 48:16; 50:23; Exod 2:3, 6ff; 4:20, 25f; 21:4f, 22; 22:24; Lev 22:28; 25:54; Num 3:4; 14:3, 31; Deut 1:39; 3:6; 11:2; 22:7; 25:6; Josh 1:14; 8:30; Judg 13:8, 12; 19:19; Ruth 4:16; 1 Sam 1:2, 5f; 2 Sam 6:23; 12:15; 1 Kgs 3:25ff; Job 1:19; 21:11; 39:3; 41:5; Isa 3:5; 7:16; 8:4, 18; 9:6; 10:19; 11:6ff; 34:15; 38:19; 46:3; 49:15; 53:2; 66:8, 12; Jer 31:20; Lam 4:10 Septuagint translates a number of Hebrew words with paidion: ????? = bekor , Firstborn (Dt 25:6). ??? = ben , Child, young one (Ge 31:17, Lev 22:28, Isa 66:8). ??? = aph , Little ones, children (Ge 45:19, Nu 14:3, Jos 1:14). ???????? = yôneqeth , Shoot (Isa 53:2). ????? = yaladh, Child (1 Kgs 3:26). ????? = yeledh, Child (Ge 33:1-2., 1Sa 1:2, Isa 8:18). ????? = na'ar, Boy, young person (Ge 21:17-20, Job 1:19, Isa 7:16). ??????? = na'arah, Maiden (Job 41:5). ????? = 'evedh, Servant (Jdg 19:19-Codex Vaticanus only). ??? 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