Hḗtton — G2276

Definition

adjective

worse (as noun); by implication, less (as adverb)

1. STRONGS NT 2276

Usually translated as

less, worse

Origin

neuter of comparative of hēka (slightly) used for that of G2556

• kakós (G2556)

Occurrences

Hḗtton occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• 1 Corinthians 11:17 — Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse (ἧσσον).
• 2 Corinthians 12:15 — And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less (ἧσσον) I be loved.