Original Word: קַט
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: qat
Pronunciation: kaht
Phonetic Spelling: (kat)
Definition: a little, merely
Meaning: The term "qat" is used to denote something that is "a little" or "merely." It conveys the idea of smallness or insignificance in quantity or degree.

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָטַן (qatan), which means "to be small" or "to be insignificant."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of smallness or insignificance in the Hebrew קַט (qat) can be related to several Greek terms in the New Testament, such as:

• Strong's Greek Number 3398 • μικρός (mikros): Meaning "small" or "little," often used to describe size, quantity, or degree.
• Strong's Greek Number 1646 • ἐλάχιστος (elachistos): Meaning "least" or "smallest," used to denote the smallest in size, amount, or importance.

These Greek terms capture similar nuances of smallness and insignificance as the Hebrew קַט (qat), reflecting the continuity of this concept across the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word קַט (qat) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe something that is small or insignificant. It is often used in contexts where a comparison is being made to emphasize the lesser degree or quantity of something.

Context: The Hebrew word קַט (qat) appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, often to highlight the smallness or insignificance of an object, action, or amount. It is used to express humility or to downplay the importance of something in comparison to a larger or more significant entity. For example, in the context of offerings or actions, it may be used to indicate that what is being offered or done is minor or insufficient in the grand scheme of things. The term is also employed in poetic and prophetic literature to create contrasts between the mighty and the humble, the abundant and the scarce.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of "qat" can be seen in passages where the emphasis is on the modesty or triviality of something, often to draw attention to a greater truth or to highlight the grace and power of God in using the small and insignificant for His purposes.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
perhaps only
NASB Translation
too (1).

קָט Ez 1 Chronicles 16:47 (׳כִּמְעַט ק), dubious; Ki only (Arabic ); strike out ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Thes Hi Co Berthol, Toy זֹאת, Perles^{Anal. 30} קָטָן; Krae conjectures כִּיאִֿם עָטַפְתְּ for במעטקט.

קטב (√ of following; compare ᵑ7 קְטַב cut off (rare); in Arabic id., said to be for see Lane).

very

From qatat in the sense of abbreviation; a little, i.e. (adverbially) merely -- very.

see HEBREW qatat

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