Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐλάσσων”
Understanding elássōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
comparative of the same as ἐλάχιστος less, under, worse, younger. - smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)
G1640
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐλάσσων
Phoneticel-as'-sone
Transliterationelássōn
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
comparative of the same as ἐλάχιστος less, under, worse, younger. - smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: ἐλάσσων (elássōn) | |
| Romans 9:12 | “It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.” Word: ἐλάσσων (elássōn) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:9 | “Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,” Word: ἐλάσσων (elássōn) | |
| Hebrews 7:7 | “And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.” Word: ἐλάσσων (elássōn) |