A word which comes from the name of the Greek letter iota and the Hebrew yod. It is the smallest letter of these alphabets; and is therefore put for the smallest thing or particle; which is also its meaning in English, Mt 5:18. See TITTLE.

or Iota, the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet, used metaphorically or proverbially for the smallest thing (Mt 5:18); or it may be = yod, which is the smallest of the Hebrew letters.

This refers to the Hebrew letter yod, the smallest letter in the language. Mt 5:18. The word used is iota, which is the Greek equivalent for the same letter.

Jot,

the English form of the Greek iota, i.e., the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet. The Hebrew is yod, or y formed like a comma ('). It is used metaphorically to express the minutest thing.