G2274: ἡττάω
hēttáō · “be lesser”
Definition
to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower
KJV translates it as: be inferior, overcome
Word origin: from the same as G2276 (ἥττον);
Extended definition
(ἡσσ-, 2Co.12:13, see: ἥσσων) [in LXX for חָתַת, etc. ;]
pass.,
1. to be inferior: before ὑπέρ, 2Co.12:13.
2. to be overcome: absol., 2Pe.2:20; with dative, 2Pe.2:19.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2274 is translated
- you were inferior ×1
- has been subdued, ×1
- they are subdued, ×1
Bible verses with G2274 (hēttáō)
Hēttáō appears in 3 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 12:13
For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.
- 2 Peter 2:19
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
- 2 Peter 2:20
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.