Strong's G1640 · Greek
ἐλάσσων
elássōn
Number
G1640
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐλάσσων
Transliteration
elássōn
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)
KJV: less, under, worse, younger
Root / derivation: comparative of the same as G1646 (ἐλάχιστος);
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.
1 Timothy1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1640 (elássōn) mean?
smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)
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 elássōn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1640 is rendered as “less” (1×), “under” (1×), “worse” (1×), “younger” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐλάσσων come from?
comparative of the same as G1646 (ἐλάχιστος);