◄ 4093. pinakidion ►
Strong's Lexicon pinakidion: Little tablet, small writing tablet Original Word: πινακίδιον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: pinakidion Pronunciation: pi-na-KEE-dee-on Phonetic Spelling: (pin-ak-id'-ee-on) Definition: a tablet for writing. Meaning: A small writing tablet, often made of wood and coated with wax, used for writing. Word Origin: Diminutive form of πίναξ (pinax), meaning "tablet" or "plank." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πινακίδιον, the concept of a writing tablet can be related to Hebrew terms for writing materials, such as לֻחַ (luach, Strong's H3871), meaning "tablet" or "board," which is used in the Old Testament to describe tablets of stone or wood used for writing. Usage: The term πινακίδιον is used in the New Testament to refer to a small tablet used for writing. It appears in contexts where communication or recording of information is necessary. Context: • Contextual Background: In the ancient world, writing tablets were common tools for recording information, taking notes, or sending messages. These tablets were typically made of wood and coated with a layer of wax, allowing for easy writing and erasing. The diminutive form πινακίδιον suggests a smaller or more personal version of such a tablet. • Biblical Reference: The term πινακίδιον is found in the New Testament in the context of the birth of John the Baptist. In Luke 1:63, Zechariah, who had been rendered mute, uses a πινακίδιον to write the name of his son, John, as instructed by the angel Gabriel. The verse reads: "He asked for a tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' And they were all amazed." (BSB) • Theological Significance: The use of the πινακίδιον in this narrative highlights the fulfillment of God's promise and the importance of obedience to divine instruction. Zechariah's act of writing on the tablet signifies his faith and acceptance of God's will, leading to the restoration of his speech. • Cultural Insight: The use of a writing tablet in this account reflects the practical aspects of communication in the first-century Jewish context. It underscores the importance of written communication in preserving and conveying important messages. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin dim. of pinax Definition a writing tablet NASB Translation tablet (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4093: πινακίδιον πινακίδιον, πινακιδιου, τό (diminutive of πινακίς, πινακιδος) (Aristotle, others); a. a small tablet. b. specifically, a writing-tablet: Luke 1:63 (Tr marginal reading πινακιδα; see the following word); Epictetus diss. 3, 22, 74. STRONGS NT 4093: πινακίς [πινακίς, πινικιδος, ἡ, equivalent to πινακίδιον (which see): Luke 1:63 Tr marginal reading (Epictetus, Plutarch, Artemidorus Daldianus, others.)] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance writing tablet. Diminutive of pinax; a tablet (for writing on) -- writing table. see GREEK pinax Forms and Transliterations πινακιδιον πινακίδιον pinakidion pinakídion Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:63 N-ANS GRK: καὶ αἰτήσας πινακίδιον ἔγραψεν λέγων NAS: And he asked for a tablet and wrote KJV: he asked for a writing table, and wrote, INT: And having asked for a writing tablet he wrote saying Strong's Greek 4093 1 Occurrence πινακίδιον — 1 Occ.