הַ/קְטַנִּ֑ים
𐤄/𐤒𐤈𐤍𐤉𐤌
qâṭân
the least
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).
Isaiah 36:9 · Word #9
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 HTd/Aampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the least |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6996-04
the small ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural absolute with definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective קְטַנִּים is masculine plural, denoting those characterized by smallness or lesser status. The definite article הַ marks specificity, yielding "the small ones," preserving both root meaning and plural masculine form. |
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