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ὀλίγος

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greekNew TestamentAdjective42 occurrences12 books41 verses

Definition

ὀλίγος, -η, -ον

(on οὐχ ὁλ., see infr.), [in LXX chiefly for מָעַט ;]

of number, quantity, size, few, little, small, slight: Matthew 9:37; 15:34, Mark 6:5; 8:7, Luke 10:2; 12:48 (sc. πληγάς, opposite to πολλάς), 1 Timothy 5:23, Hebrews 12:10, Revelation 3:4; 12:12; οὐκ ὀ. (in the best uncials written οὐκ ὁ.; see WH, App., 143; M, Pr., 44; Thackeray, Gr., 126 f.), Acts 12:18; 14:28; 15:2 (with genitive part.) Acts 17:4, 12; 19:23-24; 27:20; pl., absol., Matthew 7:14; 20:16 (WH, txt., RV, om.) Matthew 22:14, Luke 13:23, 1 Peter 3:20. Neut. sing (τὸ) ὀ.: Luke 7:47, 2 Corinthians 8:15; πρὸς ὀλίγον, 1 Timothy 4:8, James 4:14; ἐν ὀ., Acts 26:28-29 (with little effort; see Page, in l); id., in brief, Ephesians 3:3; adverbially, ὀλίγον, of time, Mark 6:31, 1 Peter 1:6; 5:10, Revelation 17:10; of space, Mark 1:19, Luke 5:3; pl., ὀλίγα, Luke 10:42, Revelation 2:14; ἐπ᾽ ὀλίγα, Matthew 25:21, 23; δι᾽ ὀλίγων, in few words, briefly, 1 Peter 5:12 (cf. Plat., Legg., vi, 778 e).

**ὀλίγως, adv.

(ὀλίγος), [in Aq.: Isaiah 10:7 * ;]

a little, almost, all but: 2 Peter 2:18.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὀλίγος:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

42 total
  1. Matthew 7:14ὀλίγοι · only a few
    But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.
  2. Matthew 9:37ὀλίγοι · [are] few
    Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
  3. Matthew 15:34ὀλίγα · a few
    “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.”
  4. Matthew 22:14ὀλίγοι · few [are]
    For many are called, but few are chosen.”
  5. Matthew 25:21ὀλίγα · a few things
    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
  6. Matthew 25:23ὀλίγα · a few things
    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
  7. Mark 1:19ὀλίγον · a little [farther]
    Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
  8. Mark 6:5ὀλίγοις · on a few
    So He could not perform any miracles there, except to lay His hands on a few of the sick and heal them.
  9. Mark 6:31ὀλίγον · for a while
    And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
  10. Mark 8:7ὀλίγα · a few
    They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well.
  11. Luke 5:3ὀλίγον · a little
    Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat.
  12. Luke 7:47ὀλίγον · little; ὀλίγον · little
    Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
  13. Luke 10:2ὀλίγοι · [are] few
    And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.
  14. Luke 10:42ὀλίγων · thing
    But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
  15. Luke 12:48ὀλίγας · few [blows]
    But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
  16. Luke 13:23ὀλίγοι · only a few
    “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
  17. Acts 12:18ὀλίγος · small
    At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.
  18. Acts 14:28ὀλίγον · a long
    And they spent a long time there with the disciples.
  19. Acts 15:2ὀλίγης · in sharp
    And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
  20. Acts 17:4ὀλίγαι · a few
    Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
  21. Acts 17:12ὀλίγοι · a few
    As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.
  22. Acts 19:23ὀλίγος · a great
    About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way.
  23. Acts 19:24ὀλίγην · much
    It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen.
  24. Acts 26:28ὀλίγῳ · such a short [time]
    Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”
  25. Acts 26:29ὀλίγῳ · Short [time]
    “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
  26. Acts 27:20ὀλίγου · [the great]
    When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.
  27. 2 Corinthians 8:15ὀλίγον · little
    As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”
  28. Ephesians 3:3ὀλίγῳ · briefly
    …that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
  29. 1 Timothy 4:8ὀλίγον · limited
    For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
  30. 1 Timothy 5:23ὀλίγῳ · a little
    Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
  31. Hebrews 12:10ὀλίγας · a short
    Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
  32. James 4:14ὀλίγον · for a little [while]
    You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
  33. 1 Peter 1:6ὀλίγον · for a little while
    In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
  34. 1 Peter 3:20ὀλίγοι · a few [people]
    …who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.
  35. 1 Peter 5:10ὀλίγον · for a little while
    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
  36. 1 Peter 5:12ὀλίγων · briefly
    Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
  37. 2 Peter 2:18ὀλίγως · [who are] just
    With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.
  38. Revelation 2:14ὀλίγα · a few things
    But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.
  39. Revelation 3:4ὀλίγα · a few
    But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.
  40. Revelation 12:12ὀλίγον · only a short
    Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.”
  41. Revelation 17:10ὀλίγον · for only a little while
    There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. But when he does come, he must remain for only a little while.