Definition
a primitive root (rather denominative from H6996); to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account
Traditional renderings: be a (make) small (thing), be not worthy.
Traditional renderings: be a (make) small (thing), be not worthy.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Genesis 32:10קָטֹ֜נְתִּי · I am unworthyI am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.
- 2 Samuel 7:19וַתִּקְטַן֩ · was a small thingAnd as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, You have also spoken about the future of the house of Your servant. Is this Your custom with man, O Lord GOD?
- 1 Chronicles 17:17וַתִּקְטַ֨ן · was a small thingAnd as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God.
- Amos 8:5לְהַקְטִ֤ין · Let us reduce…asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales.