Definition
ἐλαττόω, -ῶ
(ἐλάιττων), [in LXX (where also -σσῶ) chiefly for חָסֵר, and very frequently in Sir ;]
to make less: Hebrews 2:7 (LXX); pass., John 3:30, Hebrews 2:9.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐλαττόω:
- חָסֵרcha.ser“to lack”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- John 3:30ἐλαττοῦσθαι · [must] decreaseHe must increase; I must decrease.
- Hebrews 2:7ἠλάττωσας · You made him a little lowerYou made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor
- Hebrews 2:9ἠλαττωμένον · was made a little lowerBut we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.