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Lexicon :: Strong's G1646 - elachistos

Aa
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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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

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, -η, -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.
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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 14 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:6 - You Beth-lehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the chiefs of Judah: out of you will come a ruler, who will be the keeper of my people Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:19

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:19 - Whoever then goes against the smallest of these laws, teaching men to do the same, will be named least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who keeps the laws, teaching others to keep them, will be named great in the kingdom of heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:40 - And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:45 - Then will he make answer to them, saying, Truly I say to you, Because you did it not to the least of these, you did it not to me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:26 - If, then, you are not able to do even that which is least, why are you troubled about the rest?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:10 - He who is true in a little, is true in much; he who is false in small things, is false in great.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:17 - And he said to him, You have done well, O good servant: because you have done well in a small thing you will have authority over ten towns.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:3 - But it is a small thing to me that I am judged by you or by man's judging; I am not even a judge of myself.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:2 - Is it not certain that the saints will be the judges of the world? if then the world will be judged by you, are you unable to give a decision about the smallest things?

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:9 - For I am the least of the Apostles, having no right to be named an Apostle, because of my cruel attacks on the church of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:8 - To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, was this grace given, so that I might make clear to the Gentiles the good news of the unending wealth of Christ:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:4 - And again ships, though they are so great and are moved by violent winds, are turned by a very small guiding-blade, at the impulse of the man who is using it.
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