כַּ/קָּטֹ֣ן
𐤊/𐤒𐤈𐤍
qâṭân
the small
Denotes being small or little, either in physical size, quantity, age, or social status. It frequently describes something or someone of lesser size, rank, importance, or age compared to others. Depending on context, it can refer to literal smallness (objects or people), figurative smallness (rank, significance), or youth (the younger of siblings, people of lesser age).
1 Chronicles 25:8 · Word #5
Lexicon H6996
| Lemma | קָטָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤈𐤍 |
| Transliteration | qâṭân |
| Strong's | H6996 |
| Definition | Denotes being small or little, either in physical size, quantity, age, or social status. It frequently describes something or someone of lesser size, rank, importance, or age compared to others. Depending on context, it can refer to literal smallness (objects or people), figurative smallness (rank, significance), or youth (the younger of siblings, people of lesser age). |
Morphology HRd/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the small |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6996-07
small
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective קָטָן derives from the root קטנ meaning "to be small or insignificant." As a masculine singular absolute adjective, "small" faithfully preserves the core idea of smallness or lesser status without adding contextual nuance. |
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