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קָטֹן H6994
H6994 is the Hebrew word קָטֹן, transliterated qâṭôn and said kaw-tone'. The King James Version most often renders it worthy of the least.
What it means
to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account.
Where it comes from
a primitive root (rather denominative from H6996 (קָטָן)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be a (make) small (thing), be not worthy.
Verses using קָטֹן
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 32:10 · KJV
I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.
2 Samuel 7:19 · KJV
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
1 Chronicles 17:17 · KJV
And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.
Amos 8:5 · KJV
Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?
Common questions
What does Strong's H6994 mean?
H6994 is the Hebrew word קָטֹן (qâṭôn), meaning to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account.
How is H6994 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it worthy of the least (1 time), yet a small thing (1 time), small thing (1 time), small (1 time).
How many times does H6994 appear in the Bible?
קָטֹן (qâṭôn) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6994 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root (rather denominative from H6996 (קָטָן)).
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