Strong's Number 3397

mikron {mik-ron'}

masculine or neuter singular of 3398 (as noun)

adjective

a little while 9, a little 6, a while 1

Total: 16

1. small, little
   1. of size: of stature, of length
   2. of space
   3. of age: less by birth, younger
   4. of time: short, brief, a little while, how little!
   5. of quantity: i.e. number, amount
   6. of rank or influence

When translated "a little while", the Greek emphasises the shortness of the time interval, "oh how little". This phrase used often in the NT of the return of Christ.