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ἡττάω G2274
G2274 is the Greek word ἡττάω, transliterated hēttáō. The King James Version most often renders it overcome.
What it means
to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower.
Where it comes from
from the same as G2276 (ἥττον).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be inferior, overcome.
Verses using ἡττάω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 12:13 · KJV
For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.
2 Peter 2:19 · KJV
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
2 Peter 2:20 · KJV
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2274 mean?
G2274 is the Greek word ἡττάω (hēttáō), meaning to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower.
How is G2274 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it overcome (2 times), inferior (1 time).
How many times does G2274 appear in the Bible?
ἡττάω (hēttáō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2274 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2276 (ἥττον).
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