Strongs Number: G1646
- Greek Word
- ἐλάχιστος
- Transliteration
- elachistos
- Phonetic
- el-akh'-is-tos
- Part of Speech
- Adjective
- Strongs Definition
-
used as equivalent to G3398; least (in size amount dignity etc.)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. smallest least
a. in size
b. in amount: of management of affairs
c. in importance: what is the least moment
d. in authority: of commandments
e. in the estimation of men: of persons
f. in rank and excellence: of persons
- Origin
- The superlative of ἔλαχυς elachus (short)
- Bible Usage
- least very little (small) smallest.