ἐλαττόω (elattóō) — Decrease
Greek word study: ἐλαττόω (elattóō), Strong's G1642. to lessen (in rank or influence)
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to lessen (in rank or influence)
KJV translation words: decrease, make lower
Strong's G1642 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 3:30 and last appears in Hebrews 2:9.
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Verses (all 3)
- John 3:30 — ἐλαττοῦσθαι — to decrease
- Hebrews 2:7 — ἠλάττωσας — You made lower
- Hebrews 2:9 — ἠλαττωμένον — made lower
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Named in this entry's derivation: G1640 ἐλάσσων (elássōn).
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What does elattóō (G1642) mean?
To lessen (in rank or influence).
How is G1642 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1642 as: decrease, make lower.
How often does ἐλαττόω (elattóō) appear?
Strong's G1642 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 3:30 and last appears in Hebrews 2:9.
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