Hebrew · H4592, H7281

כִּמְעַט־רֶגַע

A little or few (often adverbial or comparative) · a wink (of the eyes), i.e. a very short space of time

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מְעַטH4592a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)

Pronunciationkim'at

Minimizing marker: conveys littleness, scarcity, or proximity, often with comparative or temporal force.

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רֶגַעH7281a wink (of the eyes), i.e. a very short space of time

Pronunciationregaʿ

Fleeting temporal unit marking instantaneous or imperceptible duration; often conveys suddenness or divine intervention's swiftness.

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What does כִּמְעַט־רֶגַע (kimʿaṭ-regaʿ) mean in the Bible?

מְעַט · רֶגַע is a Hebrew phrase meaning "little moment, brief time".

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What does מְעַט · רֶגַע mean in the Bible?

מְעַט · רֶגַע is a Hebrew phrase meaning "little moment, brief time".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4592, H7281?

H4592, H7281 is connected to 123 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. little moment, brief time

Strong'sH4592, H7281

Lexical occurrences123 verses

Source Gloss

little moment, brief time

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