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Lexicon :: Strong's G1640 - elassōn

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ἐλάσσων
Transliteration
elassōn (Key)
Pronunciation
el-as'-sone
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Comparative of the same as ἐλάχιστος (G1646)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 4:648,593

Strong’s Definitions

ἐλάσσων elássōn, el-as'-sone; comparative of the same as G1646; smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality):—less, under, worse, younger.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's G1640 in the following manner: worse (1x), younger (1x), under (1x), less (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's G1640 in the following manner: worse (1x), younger (1x), under (1x), less (1x).

  1. less

    1. in age (younger)

    2. in rank

    3. in excellence, worse

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἐλάσσων elássōn, el-as'-sone; comparative of the same as G1646; smaller (in size, quantity, age or quality):—less, under, worse, younger.
STRONGS G1640:
ἐλάσσων [in John and Romans] or -ττων [in Hebrews, 1 Timothy; cf. Buttmann, 7], -ον, (comparitive of the epic adjective ἐλαχύς equivalent to μικρός), [from Homer down], less — either in age (younger), Romans 9:12; or in rank, Hebrews 7:7; or in excellence, worse (opposed to καλός), John 2:10. Neuter ἔλαττον, adverbially, less [namely, than etc., A. V. under; cf. Winers Grammar, 239 (225); 595f, (554); Buttmann, 127f (112)]: 1 Timothy 5:9.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

John
2:10
Romans
9:12
1 Timothy
5:9
Hebrews
7:7

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1640 matches the Greek ἐλάσσων (elassōn),
which occurs 4 times in 4 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 2:10 - und spricht zu ihm: Jedermann gibt zum ersten guten Wein, und wenn sie trunken geworden sind, alsdann den geringeren; du hast den guten Wein bisher behalten.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 9:12 - nicht aus Verdienst der Werke, sondern aus Gnade des Berufers, ward zu ihr gesagt: "Der Ältere soll dienstbar werden dem Jüngeren",

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 5:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 5:9 - Laß keine Witwe erwählt werden unter sechzig Jahren, und die da gewesen sei eines Mannes Weib,

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Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:7 - Nun ist's ohne alles Widersprechen also, daß das Geringere von dem Besseren gesegnet wird;
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