ὀλίγος (olígos) — Almost

Greek word study: ὀλίγος (olígos), Strong's G3641. puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat

GreekStrong's G3641
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ὀλίγος (olígos)

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puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV translation words: + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while

Where this word appears

Strong's G3641 is tagged on 44 words in 43 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:14 and last appears in Revelation 17:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

few ×7a few ×6a little ×6little ×5small ×4a few things ×3a little while ×3are few ×3brief ×1for a little while ×1on a few ×1so little time ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὀλίγον ×13ὀλίγοι ×9ὀλίγα ×7ὀλίγῳ ×4ὀλίγας ×2ὀλίγος ×2ὀλίγων ×2ὀλίγαι ×1ὀλίγης ×1ὀλίγοις ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×10Luke ×8Matthew ×7Revelation ×5Mark ×41 Peter ×41 Timothy ×22 Corinthians ×1

Verses (first 25 of 43)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3640 ὀλιγόπιστος (oligópistos), G3642 ὀλιγόψυχος (oligópsychos), G3643 ὀλιγωρέω (oligōréō).

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Frequently asked questions

What does olígos (G3641) mean?

Puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat.

How is G3641 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3641 as: + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while.

How often does ὀλίγος (olígos) appear?

Strong's G3641 is tagged on 44 words in 43 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:14 and last appears in Revelation 17:10.