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μικρόν G3397
G3397 is the Greek word μικρόν, transliterated mikrón. The King James Version most often renders it little while.
What it means
a small space of time or degree.
Where it comes from
masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (μικρός) (as noun).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: a (little) (while).
Verses using μικρόν
All 13 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:39 · KJV
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew 26:73 · KJV
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
Mark 14:35 · KJV
And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
Mark 14:70 · KJV
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
John 13:33 · KJV
Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
John 14:19 · KJV
Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
John 16:16 · KJV
A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
John 16:17 · KJV
Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
John 16:18 · KJV
They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
John 16:19 · KJV
Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
2 Corinthians 11:1 · KJV
Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.
2 Corinthians 11:16 · KJV
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
Hebrews 10:37 · KJV
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3397 mean?
G3397 is the Greek word μικρόν (mikrón), meaning a small space of time or degree.
How is G3397 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it little while (9 times), little (6 times), while (1 time).
How many times does G3397 appear in the Bible?
μικρόν (mikrón) is tagged in 13 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3397 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (μικρός) (as noun).
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