G1642: ἐλαττόω
elattóō · “to make less”
Definition
to lessen (in rank or influence)
KJV translates it as: decrease, make lower
Word origin: from G1640 (ἐλάσσων);
Extended definition
ἐλαττόω, -ῶ
(ἐλάιττων), [in LXX (where also -σσῶ) chiefly for חָסֵר, and very frequently in Sir ;]
to make less: Heb.2:7 (LXX); pass., Jhn.3:30, Heb.2:9.†
(AS)
(ἐλάιττων), [in LXX (where also -σσῶ) chiefly for חָסֵר, and very frequently in Sir ;]
to make less: Heb.2:7 (LXX); pass., Jhn.3:30, Heb.2:9.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1642 is translated
- to decrease. ×1
- you made lower ×1
- made lower ×1
Bible verses with G1642 (elattóō)
Elattóō appears in 3 verses.
- John 3:30
He must increase, but I must decrease.
- Hebrews 2:7
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
- Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.