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ἐλάσσων G1640

G1640 is the Greek word ἐλάσσων, transliterated elássōn. The King James Version most often renders it worse.

Word: ἐλάσσωνTransliteration: elássōnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality).

Where it comes from

comparative of the same as G1646 (ἐλάχιστος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

worse 1×under 1×less 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: less, under, worse, younger.

Verses using ἐλάσσων

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

John 2:10 · KJV

And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

1 Timothy 5:9 · KJV

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

Hebrews 7:7 · KJV

And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1640 mean?

G1640 is the Greek word ἐλάσσων (elássōn), meaning smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality).

How is G1640 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it worse (1 time), under (1 time), less (1 time).

How many times does G1640 appear in the Bible?

ἐλάσσων (elássōn) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1640 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: comparative of the same as G1646 (ἐλάχιστος).

Nearby entries

G1637 · ἔλαιον — olive oil G1638 · ἐλαιών — an olive-orchard, i.e. (specially) the…G1639 · Ἐλαμίτης — an Elamite or Persian G1641 · ἐλαττονέω — to diminish, i.e. fall short G1642 · ἐλαττόω — to lessen (in rank or influence)G1643 · ἐλαύνω — to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)

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