The meaning of “ὀλίγος”
Understanding olígos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while. - puny (in extent,...
ὀλίγος
of uncertain affinity + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while. - puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value) - especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:16 | “So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.” Word: ὀλίγος (olígos) | |
| Luke 10:2 | “Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.” Word: ὀλίγος (olígos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:15 | “As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.” Word: ὀλίγος (olígos) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:23 | “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” Word: ὀλίγος (olígos) | |
| James 4:14 | “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” Word: ὀλίγος (olígos) |