ἡσσάομαι

hēssaomaiVerbG2274

be lesser

From: from the same as G2276 (ἥττον);

Short Definition

to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower

Full Lexicon Entry

pass.
1.to be inferior
2.to be overcome
LXX Usage: for חָתַת, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
2
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:13
  • 2 Peter 2:19
  • 2 Peter 2:20

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