Strong's G1642 · Greek
ἐλαττόω
elattoo · /el-at-to'-o/
Definition
from 1640; to lessen (in rank or influence):--decrease, make lower.
KJV: decrease, make lower
Root / derivation: from 1640
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐλαττόω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Hebrews2 verses
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: lower: or, while inferior to
Hebrews 2:9But 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. for the: or, by the
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1642 (elattoo) mean?
from 1640; to lessen (in rank or influence):--decrease, make lower.
How many times does G1642 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1642 (ἐλαττόω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lower.”
How is elattoo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1642 is rendered as “lower” (2×), “decrease” (1×), “made” (1×), “madest” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐλαττόω come from?
from 1640