Elattóō — G1642

Definition

verb

to lessen (in rank or influence)

1. to make less or inferior
2. to decrease (opposed to αὐξάνω), in authority and popularity

Usually translated as

decrease, make lower

Origin

from G1640

• elássōn (G1640)

Occurrences

Elattóō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (1), Hebrews (2)

• John 3:30 — He must increase, but I must decrease (ἐλαττοῦσθαι).
• Hebrews 2:7 — Thou madest (ἠλάττωσας) him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
• Hebrews 2:9 — But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower (ἠλαττωμένον) than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.