Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἥττημα”
Understanding hḗttēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
diminishing, fault. - a deterioration, i.e. (objectively) failure or (subjectively) loss
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἥττημα
Phonetichayt'-tay-mah
Transliterationhḗttēma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diminishing, fault. - a deterioration, i.e. (objectively) failure or (subjectively) loss
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 11:12 | “Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?” Word: ἥττημα (hḗttēma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:7 | “Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?” Word: ἥττημα (hḗttēma) |