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<div> '''1: '''''Ἐλάχιστος''''' ''' (Strong'S #1646 — — elachistos — el-akh'-is-tos ) </div> <p> "least," is a superlative degree formed from the word elachus, "little," the place of which was taken by mikros (the comparative degree being elasson, "less"); it is used of (a) size, &nbsp;James 3:4; (b) amount; of the management of affairs, &nbsp;Luke 16:10 (twice); 19:17, "very little;" (c) importance, &nbsp; 1—Corinthians 6:2 , "smallest (matters);" (d) authority: of commandments, &nbsp;Matthew 5:19; (e) estimation, as to persons, &nbsp;Matthew 5:19 (2nd part); 25:40,45; &nbsp; 1—Corinthians 15:9; as to a town, &nbsp;Matthew 2:6; as to activities or operations, &nbsp;Luke 12:26; &nbsp;1—Corinthians 4:3 , "a very small thing." </p> <div> '''2: '''''Ἐλαχιστότερος''''' ''' (Strong'S #1647 — Adjective — elachistoteros — el-akh-is-tot'-er-os ) </div> <p> a comparative degree formed from No. 1, is used in &nbsp;Ephesians 3:8 , "less than the least." </p> <div> '''3: '''''Μικρός''''' ''' (Strong'S #3398 — Adjective — mikros — mik-ros', <i> mik-rot'-er-os </i> ) </div> <p> "small little," is translated "the least" in &nbsp;Acts 8:10; &nbsp;Hebrews 8:11 , with reference to rank or influence. See Little , A, No. 1. </p> <div> '''4: '''''Μικρός''''' ''' (Strong'S #3398 — Adjective — mikroteros — mik-ros', <i> mik-rot'-er-os </i> ) </div> <p> the comparative of No. 3, is used of (a) size, &nbsp;Matthew 13:32 , AV, "the least," RV, "less;" &nbsp;Mark 4:31 [cp. No. 1 (a)]; (b) estimation, &nbsp; Matthew 11:11; &nbsp;Luke 7:28 , AV, "least," RV, "but little," marg., "lesser" (in the kingdom of heaven), those in the kingdom itself being less than John the [[Baptist]] [cp. No. 1 (e)]; &nbsp;Luke 9:48 . See Less. </p> &nbsp;1—Corinthians 6:4Account.&nbsp; Luke 19:42&nbsp;1—Corinthians 9:2&nbsp;Acts 5:15

<p> LEAST, a. </p> <p> Smallest little beyond others, either in size or degree as the least insect the least mercy. </p> <p> [[Least]] is often used without the noun to which it refers. "I am the least of the apostles," that is, the least apostle of all the apostles. &nbsp;1 Corinthians 15 . </p> <p> LEAST, adv. </p> 1. In the smallest or lowest degree in a degree below all others as, to reward those who least deserve it. <p> At least, </p> <p> At the least, To say no more not to demand or affirm more than is barely sufficient at the lowest degree. If he has not incurred a penalty, he at least deserves censure. </p> <p> He who tempts, though vain, at least asperses the tempted with dishonor. </p> 2. To say no more. Let useful observations be at least a part of your conversation. <p> The least, in the smallest degree. His faculties are not in the least impaired. </p> <p> At leastwise, in the sense of at least, is obsolete. </p>