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The meaning of ἐλαττονέω

Understanding elattonéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

have lack. - to diminish, i.e. fall short

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ἐλαττονέω

Phoneticel-at-ton-eh-o
Transliterationelattonéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

have lack. - to diminish, i.e. fall short

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 8:15

As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

Word: ἐλαττονέω (elattonéō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians
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