ἡττάω (hēttáō) — Be Inferior
Greek word study: ἡττάω (hēttáō), Strong's G2274. to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower
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to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower
KJV translation words: be inferior, overcome
Strong's G2274 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 2 Corinthians 12:13 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:20.
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Verses (all 3)
- 2 Corinthians 12:13 — ἡσσώθητε — you were inferior
- 2 Peter 2:19 — ἥττηται — has been subdued
- 2 Peter 2:20 — ἡττῶνται — they are subdued
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2276 ἥττον (hḗtton).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2275 ἥττημα (hḗttēma).
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What does hēttáō (G2274) mean?
To make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower.
How is G2274 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2274 as: be inferior, overcome.
How often does ἡττάω (hēttáō) appear?
Strong's G2274 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 2 Corinthians 12:13 and last appears in 2 Peter 2:20.
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