UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: sparrow

Semantic entry: 4.46

Semantic domains: Animals

Subdomains: Birds

Definition: small bird; speckled brown in color; genus Passer; roosts and nests in groups; eats grass seeds and grain; associated with the poor

Notes: The Greek term στρουθίον no doubt refers to the so-called ‘house sparrow,’ which almost always builds its nests near human habitation. In the Orient a similar type of sparrow exists, and a term designating such a sparrow can be used in all contexts in which the Greek term στρουθίον is employed.

Further resources: fauna:3.21