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ἐλάχιστος G1646

G1646 is the Greek word ἐλάχιστος, transliterated eláchistos. The King James Version most often renders it least.

Word: ἐλάχιστοςTransliteration: eláchistosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.).

Where it comes from

superlative of (short).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 13 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

least 8×thing which is least 1×very little 1×very small thing 1×smallest matters 1×very small 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: least, very little (small), smallest.

Verses using ἐλάχιστος

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:6 · KJV

And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

Matthew 5:19 · KJV

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 25:40 · KJV

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Matthew 25:45 · KJV

Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

Luke 12:26 · KJV

If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?

Luke 16:10 · KJV

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Luke 19:17 · KJV

And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

1 Corinthians 4:3 · KJV

But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.

1 Corinthians 6:2 · KJV

Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

1 Corinthians 15:9 · KJV

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

James 3:4 · KJV

Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1646 mean?

G1646 is the Greek word ἐλάχιστος (eláchistos), meaning used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.).

How is G1646 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it least (8 times), thing which is least (1 time), very little (1 time), very small thing (1 time), smallest matters (1 time), among others.

How many times does G1646 appear in the Bible?

ἐλάχιστος (eláchistos) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1646 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: superlative of (short).

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