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Strong's G3397 μικρόν (mikron)

mikron - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3397 — yerachmeeli (“Jerahmeelites”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3397
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 5

Strong's G3397 Quick Answer

Strong's G3397 μικρόν (mikron) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. mikron (mik-ron') adj. 1. a small space of time or degree [masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (as noun)] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include little and while. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
mikron (mik-ron') adj. 1. a small space of time or degree [masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (as noun)]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
little and while

Meaning and Definition

mikron (mik-ron') adj. 1. a small space of time or degree [masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (as noun)] KJV: a (little) (while) Root(s): G3398

Original Word
μικρόν
Transliteration
mikron
Derivation
Root: μικρός R1: 3398
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3397. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

little

Usage: little, small, short, lesser little, small, in size quantity, etc. Mt. 13:32; Lk. 12:32; Rev. 3:8; small, little in age, young, not adult, Mk. 15:40; little, short in time, Jn. 7:33; μικρόν, i.e. χρόνον, a little while, a short time, Jn. 13:33; μετὰ μικρόν, after a little while, a little while afterwards, Mt. 26:73; little in number, Lk. 12:32; small, little in dignity, low, humble, Mt. 10:42; 11:11; μικρόν, as an adverb, little, a little, Mt. 26:39

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How Strong's G3397 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render mikron, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

little Matthew 26:39 12× while Matthew 26:73

How Strong's G3397 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 13 linked usages.

Strong's G3397 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3397 in the New Testament

13 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 26:39 KJV

And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Matthew 26:73 KJV

And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

Mark 14:35 KJV

And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3397.

Matthew 26:39 New Testament, KJV
And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Matthew 26:73 New Testament, KJV
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
Mark 14:35 New Testament, KJV
And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
Mark 14:70 New Testament, KJV
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
John 13:33 New Testament, KJV
Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
John 14:19 New Testament, KJV
Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
John 16:16 New Testament, KJV
A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
John 16:17 New Testament, KJV
Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
John 16:18 New Testament, KJV
They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.
John 16:19 New Testament, KJV
Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
2 Corinthians 11:1 New Testament, KJV
Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.
2 Corinthians 11:16 New Testament, KJV
I say again, let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
Hebrews 10:37 New Testament, KJV
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3397, grouped by book.

Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Matthew 26:39 Matthew 26:73
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 14:35 Mark 14:70
John 6 usages, New Testament
John 13:33 John 14:19 John 16:16 John 16:17 John 16:18 John 16:19
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 11:1 2 Corinthians 11:16
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 10:37

Strong's G3397 FAQ

What does mikron (μικρόν) mean?

Strong's G3397 is a Greek entry for G3397 μικρόν (mikron). mikron (mik-ron') adj. 1. a small space of time or degree [masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (as noun)]

How many times is mikron (μικρόν) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G3397 across 5 books.

Where can I study mikron (μικρόν) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3397 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate mikron (μικρόν)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as little and while. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.