ἘΛΑΣΣΩ, ἐλασσω
ELASSŌ, elassō
Sounds Like: eh-LAS-soh
Translations: less, lesser, smaller, a lesser, a smaller
From the root: ΕΛΑΣΣΩ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Explanation: This word functions as an adjective meaning 'lesser' or 'smaller' in degree, quantity, or importance. It can also be used as an adverb meaning 'less'. It is often used to compare two things, indicating that one is inferior or of a lower rank than the other. For example, it might describe a smaller light source or a person with less understanding.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine or Feminine, Accusative
Strong’s number: G1640 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 12 — 6:200
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- John — 2:10
From the same root
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