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ἐλαττόω G1642

G1642 is the Greek word ἐλαττόω, transliterated elattóō. The King James Version most often renders it lower.

Word: ἐλαττόωTransliteration: elattóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to lessen (in rank or influence).

Where it comes from

from G1640 (ἐλάσσων).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lower 2×madest 1×made 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: decrease, make lower.

Verses using ἐλαττόω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 2:7 · KJV

Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:

Hebrews 2:9 · KJV

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1642 mean?

G1642 is the Greek word ἐλαττόω (elattóō), meaning to lessen (in rank or influence).

How is G1642 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lower (2 times), madest (1 time), made (1 time).

How many times does G1642 appear in the Bible?

ἐλαττόω (elattóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1642 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1640 (ἐλάσσων).

Nearby entries

G1639 · Ἐλαμίτης — an Elamite or Persian G1640 · ἐλάσσων — smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)G1641 · ἐλαττονέω — to diminish, i.e. fall short G1643 · ἐλαύνω — to push (as wind, oars or dæmonical power)G1644 · ἐλαφρία — levity (figuratively), i.e. fickleness G1645 · ἐλαφρός — light, i.e. easy

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