Strong's Lexicon elattoneó: To diminish, to make less, to decrease Original Word: ἐλαττονέω Word Origin: From the comparative of the Greek word ἐλαχύς (elachus), meaning "small" or "little." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4591 מָעַט (ma'at) - to be or become small, diminished, or lessened. - H8213 שָׁפֵל (shaphal) - to be low, humble, or abased. Usage: The verb ἐλαττονέω (elattoneó) is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of reducing or diminishing in size, quantity, or importance. It often implies a voluntary or involuntary decrease, whether in physical terms or in status and influence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of diminishing or decreasing was often associated with humility and the relinquishing of power or status. This idea was countercultural to the prevailing values of honor and status in ancient society, where increasing one's influence and wealth was typically the goal. In the context of early Christianity, the notion of decreasing oneself was aligned with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized servanthood and humility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom elassón Definition to be less NASB Translation had...lack (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1641: ἐλαττονέωἐλαττονέω (Buttmann, 7), ἐλαττόνω: 1 aorist ἠλαττόνησα; (ἔλαττον); not found in secular authors (yet see Aristotle, de plant. 2, 3, p. 825a, 23); to be less, inferior (in possessions): 2 Corinthians 8:15 from Exodus 16:18. (Proverbs 11:24; Sir. 19:6 (Sir. 19:5); also transitively, to make less, diminish: Genesis 8:3; Proverbs 14:34; 2 Macc. 13:19, etc.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance have lack. From elasson; to diminish, i.e. Fall short -- have lack. see GREEK elasson Forms and Transliterations ελασσονούσι ελαττονή ελαττονήσει ελαττονούνται ελαττονωθώσιν ηλαττόνησε ηλαττονησεν ἠλαττόνησεν ηλαττονούτο elattonesen elattónesen ēlattonēsen ēlattónēsenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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