Strong's Lexicon mikros: Small, little, least, insignificant Original Word: μικρός Word Origin: Derived from a primary root word in Greek, meaning "small" or "little." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is קָטָן (qatan), Strong's Hebrew 6996, which also means small or little. Usage: The Greek word "mikros" is used to describe something of small size, quantity, or degree. It can refer to physical size, age, rank, or importance. In the New Testament, "mikros" often conveys humility or insignificance in a positive or negative sense, depending on the context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, size and stature were often associated with power and importance. The use of "mikros" in the New Testament challenges these cultural norms by emphasizing the value of humility and the significance of the seemingly insignificant in God's kingdom. Jesus frequently used "mikros" to illustrate spiritual truths, such as the importance of childlike faith and the value of serving the least among us. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition small, little NASB Translation least (4), less (1), little (13), little ones (6), little while (10), short (1), small (8), smaller (2), smallest (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3398: μικρόςμικρός, μικρά, μικρόν, comparitive μικρότερος, μικροτερα, ἐρον (from Homer down), the Sept. for קָטֹן, קָטָן, מְעַט, small, little; used a. of size: Matthew 13:32; Mark 4:31; hence, of stature, τῇ ἡλικία, Luke 19:3; of length, James 3:5. b. of space: neuter προελθών (προσελθών, T Tr WH marginal reading in Matthew, Tr WH marginal reading in Mark (see προσέρχομαι, a.)) μικρόν, having gone forward a little, Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:35 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 32,6; Buttmann, § 131, 11f). c. of age: less by birth, younger, Mark 15:40 (others take this of stature); οἱ μικροί, the little ones, young children, Matthew 18:6, 10, 14; Mark 9:42; ἐπο μικροῦ ἕως μεγάλου (A. V. from the least to the greatest), Acts 8:10; Hebrews 8:11 (Jeremiah 6:13; Jeremiah 38:34 d. of time, short, brief: neuter — nominative, ἔτι (or ἔτι omitted) μικρόν (namely, ἔσται) καί (yet) a little while and etc. i. e. shortly (this shall come to pass), John 14:19; John 16:16f, 19 ((cf. Exodus 17:4)); ἔτι μικρόν ὅσον ὅσον (see ὅσος, a.); without καί, Hebrews 10:37 (Isaiah 26:20); τό μικρόν (Tr WH omits τό), John 16:18; — μικρόν accusative (of duration), John 13:33 (Job 36:2); μικρόν χρόνον, John 7:33; John 12:35; Revelation 6:11; Revelation 20:3; μετά μικρόν, after a little while, Matthew 26:73; Mark 14:70, (πρό μικροῦ, Wis. 15:8). e. of quantity, i. e. number or amount: μικρά ζύμη, 1 Corinthians 5:6; Galatians 5:9; of number, μικρόν ποιμιον, Luke 12:32; of quantity, μικρά δύναμις, Revelation 3:8; neuter μικρόν (τί), a little, 2 Corinthians 11:1, 16. f. of rank or influence: Matthew 10:42; Luke 9:48; Luke 17:2; ὁ μικρότερος ἐν τῇ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν, he that is inferior to the other citizens of the kingdom of heaven in knowledge of the gospel (R. V. but little in etc.; cf. Winers Grammar, 244 (229); Buttmann, § 123, 13), Matthew 11:11; Luke 7:28. Including the comparative mikroteros (ik-rot'-er-os) apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity) -- least, less, little, small. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 10:42 Adj-GMPGRK: ἕνα τῶν μικρῶν τούτων ποτήριον NAS: to one of these little ones even a cup KJV: of these little ones a cup INT: one of the little ones of these a cup Matthew 11:11 Adj-NMS-C Matthew 13:32 Adj-NNS-C Matthew 18:6 Adj-GMP Matthew 18:10 Adj-GMP Matthew 18:14 Adj-GMP Matthew 26:39 Adj-AMS Matthew 26:73 Adj-ANS Mark 4:31 Adj-NNS-C Mark 9:42 Adj-GMP Mark 14:35 Adj-ANS Mark 14:70 Adj-AMS Mark 15:40 Adj-GMS Luke 7:28 Adj-NMS-C Luke 9:48 Adj-NMS-C Luke 12:32 Adj-NNS Luke 17:2 Adj-GMP Luke 19:3 Adj-NMS John 7:33 Adj-AMS John 12:35 Adj-AMS John 13:33 Adj-ANS John 14:19 Adj-ANS John 16:16 Adj-ANS John 16:16 Adj-ANS John 16:17 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 3398 |
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