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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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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.
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 14 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 2:6 - 'You Beit-Lechem, land of Yehudah, Are in no way least among the princes of Yehudah: For out of you shall come forth a governor, Who shall shepherd my people, Yisra'el.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 5:19

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:19 - Whoever, therefore, shall break one of these least mitzvot, and teach others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:40

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:40 - "The King will answer them, 'Most assuredly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:45

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:45 - "Then he will answer them, saying, 'Most assuredly I tell you, inasmuch as you didn't do it to one of the least of these, you didn't do it to me.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:26 - If then you aren't able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:10 - He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:17 - "He said to him, 'Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:3 - But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man's judgment. Yes, I don't judge my own self.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 6:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 6:2 - Don't you know that the holy ones will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 15:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:9 - For I am the least of the apostles, who is not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:8 - To me, the very least of all holy ones, was this grace given, to preach to the Goyim the unsearchable riches of Messiah,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:4 - Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.
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