Hebrew · H4592, H7281 · unreviewed

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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מְעַט H4592 a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
Pronunciation kim'at
Minimizing marker: conveys littleness, scarcity, or proximity, often with comparative or temporal force.
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רֶגַע H7281 a wink (of the eyes), i.e. a very short space of time
Pronunciation regaʿ
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 word meaning "little moment, brief time".

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Meaning

little moment, brief time
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