Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
chick
Usage: νοσσίον, -ου, τό dimin. of νοσσός, which see, [in LXX: Psa.84:3 (אֶפְרֹחַ) * ;] a young bird: Mat.23:37.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3556
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G3556 Quick Answer
Strong's G3556 νοσσίον (nossion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. nossion (nos-see'-on) n. 1. a birdling [diminutive of G3502] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include even, jerusalem, would, yea, and sparrow. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- nossion (nos-see'-on) n. 1. a birdling [diminutive of G3502]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- even, jerusalem, would, yea, and sparrow
Meaning and Definition
nossion (nos-see'-on) n. 1. a birdling [diminutive of G3502] KJV: chicken Root(s): G3502
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3556. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
even
jerusalem
would
yea
sparrow
found
himself
home
turtledove
nest
herself
where
How Strong's G3556 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3556 (νοσσίον) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Psalms 83:4 — νοσσία
Strong's G3556 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G3556 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Strong's G3556 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Yea, the sparrow has found himself a home, And the turtledove a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, My King, and my God.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3556.
Yea, the sparrow has found himself a home, And the turtledove a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, My King, and my God.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3556, grouped by book.
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3556 FAQ
What does nossion (νοσσίον) mean?
Nossion (Strong's G3556) is a Greek word most simply glossed "chicken". nossion (nos-see'-on) n. 1. a birdling [diminutive of G3502]
How many times is nossion (νοσσίον) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3556 across 2 books.
Where can I study nossion (νοσσίον) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3556 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate nossion (νοσσίον)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as even, jerusalem, would, yea, sparrow, and found. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3556 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3556, with linked reader references where each row is available.