ἐλάχιστος

elachistosAdjectiveG1646

least

From: superlative of (short);

Short Definition

used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)

Full Lexicon Entry

smallest, least: as proper superlat.; elsewhere, as usually in late Gk., intensive (B1., § 11, 3); (LXX); ἐ. ἐν βασιλείᾳ οὐρανῶν, (see Dalman, Words, 113). Compar., *ἐλαχιστότερος *(for corresp. superl., see LS; see also Bl., § 44, 3); less than the least.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A--S

DescriptionG:A--S

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
4
1 Corinthians
3
Luke
3
Ephesians
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:9
  • 1 Corinthians 6:2
  • James 3:4
  • Luke 16:10
  • Matthew 2:6

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