μικρόν
mē-kro'n
adjective
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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.