ἐλαττόω
elattoōVerbG1642
to make less
From: from G1640 (ἐλάσσων);
Short Definition
to lessen (in rank or influence)
Full Lexicon Entry
to make less: (LXX); pass.
LXX Usage: (where also -σσῶ) chiefly for חָסֵר, and very frequently in Sir
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
2
John
1
Key Passages
- Hebrews 2:7
- Hebrews 2:9
- John 3:30
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