STRONGS NT 3502: νοσσόςνοσσός, see νεοσσός.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of young birds or fledglings in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with the Hebrew word גּוֹזָל (gozal), Strong's Hebrew entry 1469. This term similarly conveys the idea of young birds and is used in various Old Testament passages to describe the care and protection provided by God or to illustrate vulnerability and dependence.

Usage: The term νεοσσός is used in the New Testament to refer to young birds, particularly in the context of illustrating care and protection.

Context: The Greek word νεοσσός appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize nurturing and protective imagery. It is used metaphorically to describe the care and shelter provided by a parent bird to its young. This imagery is employed to convey themes of divine protection and care.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is notably used in Luke 13:34, where Jesus laments over Jerusalem: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!" Here, νεοσσός (translated as "chicks") is part of a poignant metaphor illustrating Jesus' desire to protect and nurture the people of Jerusalem, akin to a hen's instinct to gather her young under her wings for safety.

This metaphor is rich in cultural and theological significance, drawing on the familiar agrarian imagery of the time to communicate God's tender care and the people's resistance to it. The use of νεοσσός in this context underscores the vulnerability of the young and the encompassing protection offered by the parent, which in turn reflects God's relationship with His people.