Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2274
ἡσσάομαι
hēssaomai · “be lesser”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
ἡττάω, -ῶ
(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.†
(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.†
Where it appears
2 Corinthians1
2 Peter1
In the text
2 Corinthians 12:13For 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 2:19While 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.
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