Lexical Summary mikron: small, little, short Original Word: μικρόν Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a little Masculine or neuter singular of mikros (as noun); a small space of time or degree -- a (little) (while). see GREEK mikros NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originmasc. or neut. sing. of mikros, q.v. Topical Lexicon Definition and Semantic Nuances μικρόν (mikron) denotes something “small” in extent or duration: a brief moment, a short interval, or a slight quantity. In Scripture it most often functions adverbially (“for a little while”) and thus highlights the contrast between the fleeting and the enduring. Old Testament Echoes and Septuagint Usage Because the Septuagint repeatedly renders Hebrew expressions of briefness with μικρόν, the Old Testament sets the pattern for its later theological weight: These texts establish μικρόν as language of prophetic assurance: God’s timetable may seem slow to humanity, yet it is actually swift within His sovereign plan. New Testament Parallels of the Idea Although Strong’s 3397 itself is not separately tagged in the Greek New Testament, the same form (μικρόν) derived from the cognate lemma appears in many pivotal passages: Across these books, μικρόν serves as a verbal signpost pointing beyond temporary experiences—whether sorrow, persecution, or cosmic upheaval—to the certainty of God’s final purpose. Theological and Doctrinal Significance 1. Divine Perspective on Time. μικρόν reminds readers that what seems protracted to humanity is momentary before the everlasting God (Psalm 90:4; 2 Peter 3:8). Messianic and Redemptive Applications Christ’s Passion: The phrase frames the interval between crucifixion and resurrection (John 16:16-20), underscoring both the necessity and the limitation of the disciples’ anguish. Second Coming: Hebrews 10:37 employs μικρόν to compress the entire church age into a short parenthesis before the Lord’s appearing, sustaining hope across generations. Kingdom Consummation: Revelation’s “little while” sequences show Satan’s power restricted and countdowns governed by Christ’s authority. Practical Ministry Applications • Counseling and Comfort: Point sufferers to God’s promise that trials last only “a little while.” Historical Christian Interpretation Church Fathers such as Chrysostom cited John 16:16 to comfort the persecuted, stressing that even martyrdom endures only a μικρόν. Reformers appealed to Hebrews 10:37 during times of upheaval, viewing their struggles as ephemeral compared with Christ’s imminent return. Puritan writings frequently contrasted “a little while” of earthly sorrows with “an exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” Key Thematic Passages for Meditation Revelation 6:9-11; Revelation 20:1-3 μικρόν thus weaves through Scripture as a quiet but potent reminder: God measures history, suffering, and waiting on a scale that will soon unveil the full splendor of His redemption. Forms and Transliterations μικρά μικραί μικράν μικράς μικροί μικροίς μικρόν μικρός μικρότερον μικρότερος μικροτέρου μικρού μικρούς μικρώ μικρώνLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance μεμιαμμένοις — 1 Occ.μεμίανται — 1 Occ. μιαίνουσιν — 1 Occ. μιανθῶσιν — 2 Occ. μιάσματα — 1 Occ. μιασμοῦ — 1 Occ. μίγμα — 1 Occ. ἔμιξεν — 1 Occ. μεμιγμένα — 1 Occ. μεμιγμένην — 1 Occ. μικρὰ — 2 Occ. μικρὰν — 1 Occ. μικρῷ — 1 Occ. μικρῶν — 7 Occ. μικροὶ — 1 Occ. μικρὸν — 22 Occ. μικρὸς — 1 Occ. μικρότερον — 2 Occ. μικρότερος — 3 Occ. μικροῦ — 3 Occ. |
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