G3397

μικρόν

mikron

Adjective · Masculine or neuter singular of μικρός (G3398) (as noun)

Masculine or neuter singular of G3398 (as noun); a small space of time or degree:—a (little) (while).

Outline

small, little

of size: of stature, of length
of space
of age: less by birth, younger
of time: short, brief, a little while, how little!
of quantity: i.e. number, amount
of rank or influence
When translated "a little while", the Greek emphasizes the shortness of the time interval, "oh how little". This phrase used often in the NT of the return of Christ.

Usages

Matthew 26:39

And he went a little further, 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.

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Matthew 26:73

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.

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Mark 14:35

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

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Mark 14:70

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.

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John 13:33

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.

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John 14:19

Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

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John 16:16

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.

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John 16:17

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?

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John 16:18

They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.

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John 16:19

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?

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2 Corinthians 11:1

Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

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2 Corinthians 11:16

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.

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Hebrews 10:37

For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

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