In the context of the Bible, the concept of "unimportant" can be understood through the lens of God's values and priorities, which often differ from human perspectives. The Scriptures frequently emphasize that what is deemed insignificant by worldly standards may hold great importance in the eyes of God.

Biblical Perspective on Importance:

1. God's Sovereignty and Human Value:
The Bible teaches that every individual is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), which inherently bestows value and significance upon each person. Despite societal hierarchies or personal achievements, God's love and purpose extend to all, regardless of perceived importance.

2. The Least and the Greatest:
Jesus often highlighted the reversal of worldly values, where the last shall be first, and the first shall be last (Matthew 20:16). In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus illustrates how something small and seemingly unimportant can grow into something great (Matthew 13:31-32).

3. The Role of Humility:
Humility is a virtue highly esteemed in Scripture. James 4:10 states, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you." This suggests that those who may appear unimportant due to their humble status are, in fact, honored by God.

4. The Widow's Offering:
In Mark 12:41-44 , Jesus observes a poor widow contributing two small coins to the temple treasury. Despite the small amount, Jesus commends her offering as greater than those of the wealthy, for she gave out of her poverty. This account underscores that God values the heart and intention behind actions, not merely their outward magnitude.

5. The Body of Christ:
The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 12:22-25 , explains that within the body of Christ, "the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable." This metaphor illustrates that every member of the Christian community, regardless of their role or status, is vital to the functioning of the whole.

6. God's Choice of the Lowly:
Throughout the Bible, God often chooses those who are considered lowly or unimportant by societal standards to fulfill His purposes. David, the youngest son of Jesse, was chosen to be king (1 Samuel 16:11-13), and Mary, a humble young woman, was chosen to bear the Messiah (Luke 1:26-38).

7. Eternal Perspective:
The Bible encourages believers to adopt an eternal perspective, where earthly status and achievements are transient. In 2 Corinthians 4:18 , Paul writes, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

In summary, the Bible challenges conventional notions of importance by emphasizing God's unique valuation of individuals and actions. Through humility, faithfulness, and a heart aligned with God's will, what may seem unimportant in the eyes of the world can hold profound significance in the divine narrative.6996a. qatan -- small, young, unimportant
... 6996, 6996a. qatan. 6996b . small, young, unimportant. Transliteration: qatan
Short Definition: small. Word Origin from qaton Definition ...
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6996. qatan -- small, young, unimportant
... 6995, 6996. qatan. 6996a . small, young, unimportant. Transliteration:
qatan Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-tawn') Short Definition: least. ...
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6348. pachaz -- to be wanton or reckless
... light. A primitive root; to bubble up or froth (as boiling water), ie (figuratively)
to be unimportant -- light. 6347, 6348. pachaz. 6349 . Strong's Numbers
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Letter cccxii. [Commendatory: Short and Unimportant. ]
... TOU AGIOU BAChILEIOU PERI TOU PNEUMATOCh BIBLION. Letter
CCCXII. [Commendatory: short and unimportant.]. ...
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The Christian Orator is Constantly Dealing with Great Matters.
... what the preacher says about pecuniary matters, whether it have reference to loss
or gain, whether the amount be great or small, should not seem unimportant. ...
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Introductory Note
... [1709] But it is a very unimportant matter in itself, the primary place in Latin
Christianity being necessarily adjudged to the commanding genius and fertile ...
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Of Course, if we were Giving Men Advice as to How they Ought To...
... thing, the saying of our Lord that he who gives a cup of cold water to one of His
disciples shall in no wise lose his reward, is very trivial and unimportant. ...
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Now the Author I have Quoted could have Exemplified These Three ...
... what the preacher says about pecuniary matters, whether it have reference to loss
or gain, whether the amount be great or small, should not seem unimportant. ...
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The Emperor Constantine Being Grieved at the Disturbance of the ...
... and that the honorable communion should be distracted by unhallowed dissension,
through our striving with one another respecting things so unimportant, and by ...
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Interpretation of Holy Scripture. --Inspired Interpretation. --The ...
... is entitled to least notice. So unimportant indeed is it, as scarcely to
be of any weight at all. What one individual asserts, on ...
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Samuel
... Many of the events, both important and unimportant, are related twice under
circumstances which render it practically impossible that two different incidents ...
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The Eagle and Its Brood
... duties, would become! The things may be small and unimportant, but the way
in which we do them is not unimportant. The same fidelity ...
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Natural or Spiritual?
... If you, then, as a natural man, say that the things that are written in this book
are foolish, it is not because they are trivial, unimportant, and despicable ...
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Unimportant (2 Occurrences)
...Unimportant (2 Occurrences). Acts 21:39 "I am a Jew," replied Paul, "belonging
to Tarsus in Cilicia, and am a citizen of no unimportant city. ...
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Nice (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (superl.) Foolish; silly; simple; ignorant; also, weak;
effeminate. 2. (superl.) of trifling moment; unimportant; trivial. ...
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Unimpeachable (1 Occurrence)

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Unimpressive (1 Occurrence)

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Ordinary (17 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Acts 21:39 But Paul said, I am a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia, which is not an
unimportant town: I make a request to you to let me say a word to the people. ...
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Least (76 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant;
as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space. ...
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Insignificant (9 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Without importance; meaningless; as, insignificant words. 2. (a.) Having
no weight or effect; answering no purpose; unimportant; valueless; futile. ...
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Finger (35 Occurrences)
... you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions." The Hebrew word used here
for little finger is qoTen, literally, "pettiness," "unimportant thing." The ...
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Eliminate (3 Occurrences)
... unknown quantity. 3. (vt) To set aside as unimportant in a process of inductive
inquiry; to leave out of consideration. 4. (vt) To ...
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Demon (26 Occurrences)
... A glance at the Old Testament will show how comparatively slight and unimportant
has been the bearing of heathen polytheism upon Biblical thought. ...
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