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 times

Appears 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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