Hebrew · H6996, G3398

קָטָן

Abbreviated , i.e. diminutive , literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance) · small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)

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קָטָןH6996abbreviated , i.e. diminutive , literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)

Pronunciationqāṭān

Small in size, quantity, age, or significance; marks both physical diminishment and reduced status or importance.

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μικρόςG3398small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity)

Pronunciationmikrós

Small in size, quantity, or (crucially in NT) dignity, rank, or spiritual significance

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What does קָטָן (qatan) mean in the Bible?

קָטָן · μικρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "little, insignificant, or small".

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What does קָטָן · μικρός mean in the Bible?

קָטָן · μικρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "little, insignificant, or small".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6996, G3398?

H6996, G3398 is connected to 101 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. little, insignificant, or small

Strong'sH6996, G3398

Lexical occurrences101 verses

Source Gloss

little, insignificant, or small

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