קָטָן
qa.tan
“small”
Definition
abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
or קָטֹן; from H6962 (קוּט);
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Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Occurrences
קָטָן appears 99 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.
They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.
And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
Now Laban had two daughters; the older was named Leah, and the younger was named Rachel.
The least of you will become a thousand,and the smallest a mighty nation.I am the LORD;in its time I will accomplish it quickly.
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