Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1640
ἐλάσσων
elassōn · “lesser”
Used 4 times across 4 books
Definition
ἐλάσσων (-ττων, Heb_7:7, WH, 1Ti_5:9), -ον
(formed, with superl. ἐλάχιστος, from the epic ἐλαχύς, little, and serving as compar. of μικρός), [in LXX for מָעַט, etc. ;]
less, in age, rank or quality: Jhn.2:19, Rom.9:12" (LXX), Heb.7:7; neut., -ον, adverbially: 1Ti.5:9.†
(formed, with superl. ἐλάχιστος, from the epic ἐλαχύς, little, and serving as compar. of μικρός), [in LXX for מָעַט, etc. ;]
less, in age, rank or quality: Jhn.2:19, Rom.9:12" (LXX), Heb.7:7; neut., -ον, adverbially: 1Ti.5:9.†
Where it appears
John1
Romans1
1 Timothy1
Hebrews1
In the text
John 2:10And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.Romans 9:12It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.1 Timothy 5:9Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,Hebrews 7:7And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
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