Strong's Lexicon elattoó: To make less, to diminish, to decrease, to be inferior Original Word: ἐλαττόω Word Origin: From the Greek word ἐλάσσων (elasson), meaning "less" or "inferior." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of reduction or humility can be related to Hebrew words such as עָנָה (anah - Strong's H6031), which means to humble or afflict, and קָטַן (qatan - Strong's H6994), meaning to be small or insignificant. Usage: The verb ἐλαττόω (elattoó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of reducing in size, number, or importance. It can refer to a physical decrease or a metaphorical reduction in status or influence. The term is often used to describe a voluntary act of humility or a divinely ordained reduction in power or prominence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social status and honor were highly valued, and any reduction in status was often seen as a negative occurrence. However, the New Testament presents a counter-cultural view where humility and self-reduction are seen as virtues. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized servanthood and humility as key aspects of the Kingdom of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom elassón Definition to make less (in rank or influence) NASB Translation decrease (1), lower (2), made (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1642: ἐλαττόωἐλαττόω (Buttmann, 7), ἐλάττω: 1 aorist ἠλαττωσα; passive, (present ἐλαττοῦμαι); perfect participle ἠλαττωμενος; (ἐλαττῶν); to make less or inferior: τινα, in dignity, Hebrews 2:7; passive to be made less or inferior: in dignity, Hebrews 2:9; to decrease (opposed to αὐξάνω), in authority and popularity, John 3:30. (Many times in the Sept.; in Greek writings from Thucydides on.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance decrease, make lower. From elasson; to lessen (in rank or influence) -- decrease, make lower. see GREEK elasson Forms and Transliterations ελαττουσθαι ελαττούσθαι ἐλαττοῦσθαι ηλαττωμενον ηλαττωμένον ἠλαττωμένον ηλαττωσας ηλάττωσας ἠλάττωσας elattomenon elattoménon ēlattōmenon ēlattōménon elattosas eláttosas ēlattōsas ēláttōsas elattousthai elattoûsthaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 3:30 V-PNM/PGRK: ἐμὲ δὲ ἐλαττοῦσθαι NAS: increase, but I must decrease. KJV: but I [must] decrease. INT: me however to decrease Hebrews 2:7 V-AIA-2S Hebrews 2:9 V-RPM/P-AMS Strong's Greek 1642 |
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