ἐλάσσων
Transliteration
elassōn (Key)
Pronunciation
el-as'-sone
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Comparative of the same as ἐλάχιστος (G1646)
mGNT
4x in 3 unique form(s) TR
4x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
18x in 10 unique form(s)
ἐλάσσονι — 1x
ἐλάσσω — 1x
ἔλαττον — 2x
ἐλάσσονι — 1x
ἐλάσσω — 1x
ἔλαττον — 2x
ἐλάσσονι — 2x
ἐλάσσω — 2x
ἐλάσσων — 1x
ἔλαττον — 4x
ἐλαττόνων — 1x
ἐλάττοσιν — 2x
ἐλάττω — 1x
ἐλάχιστα — 2x
ἐλαχίστης — 1x
ἐλάχιστοι — 2x
Dictionary Aids

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TDNT Reference: 4:648,593

Strong’s Definitions

ἐλάσσων elássōn, el-as'-sone; comparative of the same as G1646; smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality):—less, under, worse, younger.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G1640 in the following manner: worse (1x), younger (1x), under (1x), less (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G1640 in the following manner: worse (1x), younger (1x), under (1x), less (1x).

  1. less

    1. in age (younger)

    2. in rank

    3. in excellence, worse

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλάσσων elássōn, el-as'-sone; comparative of the same as G1646; smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality):—less, under, worse, younger.
STRONGS G1640:
ἐλάσσων [in John and Romans] or -ττων [in Hebrews, 1 Timothy; cf. Buttmann, 7], -ον, (comparitive of the epic adjective ἐλαχύς equivalent to μικρός), [from Homer down], less — either in age (younger), Romans 9:12; or in rank, Hebrews 7:7; or in excellence, worse (opposed to καλός), John 2:10. Neuter ἔλαττον, adverbially, less [namely, than etc., A. V. under; cf. Winers Grammar, 239 (225); 595f, (554); Buttmann, 127f (112)]: 1 Timothy 5:9.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

John
2:10
Romans
9:12
1 Timothy
5:9
Hebrews
7:7
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