ἐλάχιστος (eláchistos) — Least
Greek word study: ἐλάχιστος (eláchistos), Strong's G1646. used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
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used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
KJV translation words: least, very little (small), smallest
Strong's G1646 is tagged on 14 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:6 and last appears in James 3:4.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 12)
- Matthew 2:6 — ἐλαχίστη — least
- Matthew 5:19 — ἐλαχίστων — least
- Matthew 25:40 — ἐλαχίστων — least
- Matthew 25:45 — ἐλαχίστων — least
- Luke 12:26 — ἐλάχιστον — the least
- Luke 16:10 — ἐλαχίστῳ — very little
- Luke 19:17 — ἐλαχίστῳ — very little
- 1 Corinthians 4:3 — ἐλάχιστόν — the smallest matter
- 1 Corinthians 6:2 — ἐλαχίστων; — of the smallest
- 1 Corinthians 15:9 — ἐλάχιστος — least
- Ephesians 3:8 — ἐλαχιστοτέρῳ — very least
- James 3:4 — ἐλαχίστου — a very small
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1640 ἐλάσσων (elássōn), G1647 ἐλαχιστότερος (elachistóteros).
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Frequently asked questions
What does eláchistos (G1646) mean?
Used as equivalent to g3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.).
How is G1646 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1646 as: least, very little (small), smallest.
How often does ἐλάχιστος (eláchistos) appear?
Strong's G1646 is tagged on 14 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:6 and last appears in James 3:4.
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