Strong’s H4591

מָעַט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ma`at

Pronunciation

mah-at'

Definition

To diminish, to be few, to be small, to be reduced

Meaning

to pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few

Usage

The Hebrew verb "maat" primarily conveys the idea of reduction or decrease in quantity, size, or significance. It is often used in contexts where something is being diminished or made less, whether in terms of numbers, strength, or importance. This can apply to physical objects, people, or abstract concepts like power or influence.

Bible references

Exodus 12:4;Exodus 16:17;Exodus 16:18;Exodus 30:15;Leviticus 25:16;Leviticus 25:16;Leviticus 26:22;Numbers 11:32;Numbers 26:54;Numbers 33:54;Numbers 35:8;2 Kings 4:3;Nehemiah 9:32;Psalm 107:38;Psalm 107:39;Proverbs 13:11;Isaiah 21:17;Jeremiah 10:24;Jeremiah 29:6;Jeremiah 30:19;Ezekiel 29:15