μικροῦ
mikrou
the less
apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity):--least, less, little, small.
Mark 15:40 · Word #19
Lexicon G3398
| Lemma | μικρός |
| Transliteration | mikrós |
| Strong's | G3398 |
| In-context | the less |
| Literal | little-small |
Morphology ADJ.R GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.R — Restrictive Adjective — Limits or specifies the noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μικρός |
| Strong's | G3398 |
SIBI-P1 G3398-07
of a small-one
| Root | μικρός (mikrós) |
| Core Meanings | small, little, slight, insignificant, least in size or status |
| Semantic Range | physically small, young, few in number, slight in degree, socially insignificant, of little importance, least in rank |
| Conceptual Significance | μικρός often contrasts with greatness or prominence, highlighting humility, low status, or perceived insignificance. In biblical theology, what is "small" or "least" is frequently chosen or elevated by God, underscoring themes of reversal and divine valuation contrary to human standards. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective (and substantival adjective), genitive masculine singular (Gr,AR/NS,,,,GMS). Functions either attributively with a masculine singular noun or substantively as "the small one," here in the genitive case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine singular form μικροῦ denotes possession, source, or association and is rendered "of a small-one" to preserve both the root sense of smallness (μικρός) and the grammatical case and number. The masculine singular is reflected by the singular "one," indicating a specific individual characterized by smallness or insignificance. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root μικρός (small, little, slight, insignificant, least in size or status)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G3398-01 |
mikra | small (feminine singular) |
G3398-02 |
mikran | a small (feminine singular) one |
G3398-03 |
mikro | to a small (man/one) |
Word Usage (41 occurrences of G3398)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:42 | μικρῶν | mikron | |
| Matthew 18:6 | μικρῶν | mikron | |
| Matthew 18:10 | μικρῶν | mikron |