least

Found 39 times in the King James Bible

H6996 Hebrew
G1646 Greek

English Definition

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

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

קָטָן

Transliteration

qâṭân

Strong's Reference H6996

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

ἐλάχιστος

Transliteration

eláchistos

Strong's Reference G1646
Greek Meaning

used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)

"Least" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H6996, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G1646. Context determines which original word is being used.

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