ἐλάσσων
elassōnAdjectiveG1640
lesser
From: comparative of the same as G1646 (ἐλάχιστος);
Short Definition
smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)
Full Lexicon Entry
less, in age, rank or quality: " (LXX); neut., -ον, adverbially.
LXX Usage: for מָעַט, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Timothy
1
Hebrews
1
John
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 5:9
- Hebrews 7:7
- John 2:10
- Romans 9:12
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