Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1642
ἐλαττόω
elattoō · “to make less”
Used 3 times across 2 books
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.†
(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.†
Where it appears
John1
Hebrews2
In the text
John 3:30He must increase, but I must decrease.Hebrews 2:7Thou 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 2:9But 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.
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