ἐλάσσων (elássōn) — Less
Greek word study: ἐλάσσων (elássōn), Strong's G1640. smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)
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smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)
KJV translation words: less, under, worse, younger
Strong's G1640 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 2:10 and last appears in Hebrews 7:7.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- John 2:10 — ἐλάσσω — inferior
- Romans 9:12 — ἐλάσσονι — younger
- 1 Timothy 5:9 — ἔλαττον — less
- Hebrews 7:7 — ἔλαττον — inferior
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1646 ἐλάχιστος (eláchistos).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1641 ἐλαττονέω (elattonéō), G1642 ἐλαττόω (elattóō), G1645 ἐλαφρός (elaphrós).
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Frequently asked questions
What does elássōn (G1640) mean?
Smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality).
How is G1640 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1640 as: less, under, worse, younger.
How often does ἐλάσσων (elássōn) appear?
Strong's G1640 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 2:10 and last appears in Hebrews 7:7.
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