The meaning of “קָטֹן”
Understanding qâṭôn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be a (make) small (thing), be not worthy. - to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no ...
קָטֹן
be a (make) small (thing), be not worthy. - to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account 1) to be small, be insignificant 1a) (Qal) to be insignificant 1b) (Hiphil) to make small, reduce significantly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:10 | “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.” Word: קָטֹן (qâṭôn) | |
| 2 Samuel 7:19 | “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?” Word: קָטֹן (qâṭôn) | |
| 1 Chronicles 17:17 | “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.” Word: קָטֹן (qâṭôn) | |
| Amos 8:5 | “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?” Word: קָטֹן (qâṭôn) |
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