Strong's G1646 · Greek
ἐλάχιστος
eláchistos
Definition
used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
KJV: least, very little (small), smallest
Root / derivation: superlative of (short);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλάχιστος across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Matthew 5:19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 25:40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Matthew 25:45Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
Luke3 verses
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
Luke 16:10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Luke 19:17And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
1 Corinthians2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1646 (eláchistos) mean?
used as equivalent to G3398 (μικρός); least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
How many times does G1646 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1646 (ἐλάχιστος) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “least.”
How is eláchistos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1646 is rendered as “least” (9×), “little” (1×), “matters” (1×), “small” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐλάχιστος come from?
superlative of (short);