Strong's Lexicon qeton: Small, little, insignificant Original Word: קֹטֶן Word Origin: Derived from the root קָטַן (qatan), meaning "to be small" or "to be insignificant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3398 (μικρός, mikros): Small, little - G1646 (ἐλάσσων, elasson): Lesser, inferior Usage: The Hebrew word "qeton" is used to describe something that is small in size, quantity, or significance. It often conveys a sense of humility or lack of importance. In the biblical context, it can refer to physical size, age, or social status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, size and age were often associated with strength, wisdom, and authority. Therefore, being "small" or "little" could imply a lack of power or influence. However, the Bible frequently subverts these cultural norms by highlighting the importance of humility and the value of the seemingly insignificant in God's eyes. This is evident in the selection of David, the youngest and smallest of Jesse's sons, to be king over Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qaton Definition little (finger) NASB Translation little finger (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קְטֹן] noun masculine little (finger); — suffix קָטֳנִּי (= קָטָנִּי van d. H. in Chronicles; compare Köii.69 Ges§ 93q), 1 Kings 12:10 2Chronicles 10:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance little finger From qaton; a pettiness, i.e. The little finger -- little finger. see HEBREW qaton Forms and Transliterations קָֽטָנִּ֥י קטני katanNi qā·ṭān·nî qāṭānnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 12:10 HEB: תְּדַבֵּ֣ר אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם קָֽטָנִּ֥י עָבָ֖ה מִמָּתְנֵ֥י NAS: for us!' But you shall speak to them, 'My little finger is thicker KJV: unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little [finger] shall be thicker INT: shall speak to my little is thicker loins 2 Chronicles 10:10 2 Occurrences |
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