Koine Greek G0721 noun neuter 30 occurrences

ἀρνίον

Transliteration: arnion (arníon)

Pronunciation: /ar-nee'-on/

“a little lamb, a lamb”

Primary meaning: a little lamb, a lamb. Strong's: a lambkin. Lexical nuances: a little lamb , a lamb : Jo 21:15 , Re 27 .†

Lexical & Etymological Analysis

diminutive from G704 (ἀρήν);

lamb

Cross-Testament Bridge

How this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.

LXX conceptual translation: בֵּן (son, descendant, heir, member of class) -> ἀρνίον (a little lamb, a lamb)

LXX conceptual translation: H3534 -> ἀρνίον (a little lamb, a lamb)

LXX conceptual translation: H6810 -> ἀρνίον (a little lamb, a lamb)

Direct Cross-Language Equivalents:

H1121 בֵּן (ben — “son, descendant, heir, member of class”)

Foundational passages where ἀρνίον (arnion) carries significant theological or narrative weight.