Strong’s G1640

ἐλάσσων or ἐλάττων

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

elassón or elattón

Pronunciation

eh-LAS-sone or eh-LAT-tone

Definition

Lesser, inferior, smaller

Meaning

less, smaller; poorer, inferior.

Usage

The Greek adjective ἐλάσσων or ἐλάττων is used to denote something that is lesser in size, quantity, quality, or rank. It often conveys the idea of being inferior or smaller in comparison to something else. In the New Testament, it is used both literally and metaphorically to describe physical size, numerical quantity, or status.

Bible references

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