ἐλάσσων

elasson

Number

G1640

Language

Greek

Original word

ἐλάσσων

Transliteration

elasson

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

or elatton el-at-tone' comparative of the same as 1646; smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality):--less, under, worse, younger.

KJV: less, under, worse, younger

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλάσσων across 4 verses.

less1×

under1×

worse1×

younger1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

John1 verse

John 2:10

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.

Romans1 verse

Romans 9:12

It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. elder: or, greater elder: or, greater younger: or, lesser

1 Timothy1 verse

1 Timothy 5:9

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

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 7:7

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

Topics that use this word

Abraham Birthright Cana Circumcision Commandments Grace of God Kindness Love of God, the Marriage Melchizedek Minister (1)Miracles of Christ, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1640 (elasson) mean?

or elatton el-at-tone' comparative of the same as 1646; smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality):--less, under, worse, younger.

How many times does G1640 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1640 (ἐλάσσων) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “less.”

How is elasson translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1640 is rendered as “less” (1×), “under” (1×), “worse” (1×), “younger” (1×).

ἐλάσσων

Definition

KJV usage breakdown

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