קְטַנֵּי
𐤒𐤈𐤍𐤉
qetaney
small ones
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).
Proverbs 30:24 · Word #3
Lexicon H6996
| Lemma | קָטָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤈𐤍 |
| Transliteration | qâṭân |
| Strong's | H6996 |
| In-context | small ones |
Morphology HAampc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H6996-18
small-ones of
| Root | קטן (q-ṭ-n) |
| Core Meanings | smallness, littleness, insignificance, youthfulness, inferiority in size, number, age, or status |
| Semantic Range | small in size, few in number, young in age, low in rank, insignificant, lesser |
| Conceptual Significance | The term often highlights vulnerability, humility, or low social standing, but may also denote affection or covenantal inclusion of the least members of a community, underscoring the biblical concern for both the great and the small. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural construct (HAampc) from קָטָן; the construct form קְטַנֵּי links the adjective to a following genitive noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root קטן, expressing smallness or insignificance. The form is masculine plural construct, so "small-ones" reflects the plural masculine, and "of" signals the construct relationship to a following noun. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root קטן (smallness, littleness, insignificance, youthfulness, inferiority in size, number, age, or status)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6996-01 |
haqatan | the small one (masculine singular) |
H6996-02 |
haqatan | the small (one) |
H6996-03 |
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 |