Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
be small
Usage: 1) to be small, be insignificant 1a) (Qal) to be insignificant 1b) (Hiphil) to make small, reduce significantly
Strong's Number
H6994
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's H6994 Quick Answer
Strong's H6994 קָטוֹן (qaton) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. qaton (kaw-tone') v. 1. to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account [a primitive root (rather denominative from H6996)] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include small and worthy. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- qaton (kaw-tone') v. 1. to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account [a primitive root (rather denominative from H6996)]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- small and worthy
Meaning and Definition
qaton (kaw-tone') v. 1. to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account [a primitive root (rather denominative from H6996)] KJV: be a (make) small (thing), be not worthy. Root(s): H6996
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6994. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H6994 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render qaton, 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.
small
2 Samuel 7:19
3×
worthy
Genesis 32:10
How Strong's H6994 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old 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 Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H6994 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 H6994 in the Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Old Testament.
I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6994.
I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.
Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6994, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
2 Samuel 1 usage, Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H6994 FAQ
What does qaton (קָטֹן) mean?
Qaton (Strong's H6994) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "be not worthy". qaton (kaw-tone') v. 1. to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account [a primitive root (rather denominative from H6996)]
How many times is qaton (קָטֹן) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's H6994 across 4 books.
Where can I study qaton (קָטֹן) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6994 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate qaton (קָטֹן)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as small and worthy. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.