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Lexicon :: Strong's G1646 - elachistos

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ἐλάχιστος
Transliteration
elachistos (Key)
Pronunciation
el-akh'-is-tos
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
Superlative of elachus (short); used as equivalent to μικρός (G3398)
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TDNT Reference: 4:648,593

Strong’s Definitions

ἐλάχιστος eláchistos, el-akh'-is-tos; superlative of ἔλαχυς élachys (short); used as equivalent to G3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.):—least, very little (small), smallest.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x

The KJV translates Strong's G1646 in the following manner: least (9x), very small (2x), smallest (1x), very little (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 13x
The KJV translates Strong's G1646 in the following manner: least (9x), very small (2x), smallest (1x), very little (1x).
  1. smallest least

    1. in size

    2. in amount: of management of affairs

    3. in importance: what is the least moment

    4. in authority: of commandments

    5. in the estimation of men: of persons

    6. in rank and excellence: of persons

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλάχιστος eláchistos, el-akh'-is-tos; superlative of ἔλαχυς élachys (short); used as equivalent to G3398; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.):—least, very little (small), smallest.
STRONGS G1646:
ἐλάχιστος, , -ον, (superlative of the adjective μικρός, but coming from ἐλαχύς), [(Homer h. Merc. 573), Herodotus down], smallest, least — whether in size: James 3:4; in amount: of the management of affairs, πιστὸς ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ, Luke 16:10 (opposed to ἐν πολλῷ); Luke 19:17; ἐν ἐλαχίστῳ ἄδικος, Luke 16:10; in importance: what is of the least moment, 1 Corinthians 6:2; in authority: of commandments, Matthew 5:19; in the estimation of men: of persons, Matthew 25:40, 45; in rank and excellence: of persons, Matthew 5:19; 1 Corinthians 15:9; of a town, Matthew 2:6. οὐδέ [R G οὔτε] ἐλάχιστον, not even a very small thing, Luke 12:26; ἐμοὶ εἰς ἐλάχιστόν ἐστι (see εἰμί, V. 2 c.), 1 Corinthians 4:3.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
2:6; 5:19; 5:19; 25:40; 25:45
Luke
12:26; 16:10; 16:10; 19:17
1 Corinthians
4:3; 6:2; 15:9
James
3:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1646 matches the Greek ἐλάχιστος (elachistos),
which occurs 13 times in 11 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:6 - And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least G1646 among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:19 - Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least G1646 commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least G1646 in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:40 - And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least G1646 of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:45 - Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least G1646 of these, ye did it not to me.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:26 - If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, G1646 why take ye thought for the rest?
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:10 - He that is faithful in that which is least G1646 is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least G1646 is unjust also in much.
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:17 - And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, G1646 have thou authority over ten cities.
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:3 - But with me it is a very small thing G1646 that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:2 - Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? G1646
Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:9 - For I am the least G1646 of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:4 - Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small G1646 helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.
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