קָטֹ֛ן
𐤒𐤈𐤍
qaton
small
or קָטֹן; from קוּט; abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance); least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est).
Obadiah 1:2 · Word #2
Lexicon H6996
| Lemma | קָטָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤈𐤍 |
| Transliteration | qâṭân |
| Strong's | H6996 |
| In-context | small |
Morphology HAamsa
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 |
SIBI-P1 H6996-14
small
| Root | קטן (q-ṭ-n) |
| Core Meanings | smallness, insignificance, littleness, youthfulness |
| Semantic Range | small in size, few in number, young in age, low in rank, insignificant in status, least among others |
| Conceptual Significance | The term often marks contrast between the great and the insignificant, highlighting themes of humility, divine election of the lowly, or the reversal of status. What is "small" (קָטֹן) in human estimation is frequently elevated or used by יהוה for significant purposes. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute (HAamsa). Functions attributively or predicatively to describe a masculine singular noun as small, young, or insignificant. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective קָטֹן is masculine singular absolute, describing a single masculine noun as characterized by smallness or insignificance. The rendering "small" preserves the core idea of diminishment inherent in the root קטן while reflecting its singular masculine adjectival form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root קטן (smallness, insignificance, littleness, youthfulness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6996-01 |
haqatan | the small (one) |
H6997-01 |
haqatan | the small one (masculine singular) |
H6996-02 |
haqaton | the small one |
Word Usage (101 occurrences of H6996)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:16 | הַ/קָּטֹן֙ | haqaton | lesser |
| Genesis 9:24 | הַ/קָּטָֽן | haqatan | the youngest |
| Genesis 19:11 | מִ/קָּטֹ֖ן | miqaton | from small |