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The meaning of ἥττον

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

Definition

neuter of comparative of (slightly) used for that of κακός less, worse. - worse (as noun) - by implication, less (as adv...

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ἥττον

Phonetichate'-ton
Transliterationhḗtton
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neuter of comparative of (slightly) used for that of κακός less, worse. - worse (as noun) - by implication, less (as adverb)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 11:17

Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.

Word: ἥττον (hḗtton)
2 Corinthians 12:15

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

Word: ἥττον (hḗtton)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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