Strong's Greek Concordance

G5589: ψιχίον

psichíon · “crumb”

Definition

a little bit or morsel

KJV translates it as: crumb

Word origin: diminutive from a derivative of the base of G5567 (ψάλλω) (meaning a crumb);

Extended definition

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

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G5589 is translated

  • crumbs ×3

Bible verses with G5589 (psichíon)

Psichíon appears in 3 verses.

  • Matthew 15:27

    And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

  • Mark 7:28

    And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.

  • 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.