Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to make less
Usage: ἐλαττόω, -ῶ (ἐλάιττων), [in LXX (where also -σσῶ) chiefly for חָסֵר, and very frequently in Sir ;] to make less: Heb.2:7 (LXX); pass., Jhn.3:30, Heb.2:9.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1642
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
27
Books
9
Strong's G1642 Quick Answer
Strong's G1642 ἐλαττόω (elattoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. elattoo (el-at-toh'-o) v. 1. to lessen (in rank or influence) [from G1640] It has 27 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include lower and decrease. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- elattoo (el-at-toh'-o) v. 1. to lessen (in rank or influence) [from G1640]
- Usage
- 27 linked usages
- Books
- 9 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- lower and decrease
Meaning and Definition
elattoo (el-at-toh'-o) v. 1. to lessen (in rank or influence) [from G1640] KJV: decrease, make lower Root(s): G1640
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1642. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1642 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render elattoo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
lower
Hebrews 2:7
2×
decrease
John 3:30
How Strong's G1642 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 17 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1642 (ἐλαττόω) appears 24 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Kingdoms 21:16 — ἐλαττοῦμαι
- 2 Kingdoms 3:29 — ἐλασσούμενος
- Ezekiel 24:10 — ἐλαττωθῇ
- Jeremiah 37:19 — ἐλαττωθῶσιν
- Numbers 26:54 — ἐλαττώσεις
Strong's G1642 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1642 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
He must increase, but I must decrease.
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower 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.
Strong's G1642 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
To the greater number thou shalt give the greater inheritance, and to the less number thou shalt give the less inheritance: to each one, as they have been numbered, shall their inheritance be given.
And ye shall inherit their land according to your tribes; to the greater number ye shall give the larger possession, and to the smaller ye shall give the less possession; to whatsoever part a man’s name shall go forth by lot, there shall be his property: ye shall inherit according to the tribes of your families.
Am I in want of madmen, that ye have brought him in to me to play the madman? he shall not come into the house.
Strong's G1642 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
17 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain things: And a foolish man erring imagineth follies.
As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, Neither may anything be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.
There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; And there is a fool wanting in wisdom.
Usage Excerpts
First 27 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1642.
To the greater number thou shalt give the greater inheritance, and to the less number thou shalt give the less inheritance: to each one, as they have been numbered, shall their inheritance be given.
And ye shall inherit their land according to your tribes; to the greater number ye shall give the larger possession, and to the smaller ye shall give the less possession; to whatsoever part a man’s name shall go forth by lot, there shall be his property: ye shall inherit according to the tribes of your families.
Am I in want of madmen, that ye have brought him in to me to play the madman? he shall not come into the house.
Let it fall upon the head of Joab, and upon all the house of his father; and let there not be wanting of the house of Joab one that has an issue, or a leper, or that leans on a staff, or that falls by the sword, or that wants bread.
Thou madest him a little less than angels, Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;
And there shall go forth from them singers, even the sound of men making merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not at all be diminished.
and I will multiply the wood, and kindle the fire, that the flesh may be consumed, and the liquor boiled away;
He must increase, but I must decrease.
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower 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.
He that wanteth understanding will think upon vain things: And a foolish man erring imagineth follies.
As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, Neither may anything be put unto them, neither can the ground of them be found out.
There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; And there is a fool wanting in wisdom.
An evil-nurtured son is the dishonor of his father that begot him: And a foolish daughter is born to his loss.
For as a servant that is continually beaten shall not be without a blue mark: So he that sweareth and nameth God continually shall not be faultless.
Three sorts of men my soul hateth, And I am greatly offended at their life: A poor man that is proud, a rich man that is a liar, And an old adulterer that doateth.
Abstain from strife, and thou shalt diminish thy sins: For a furious man will kindle strife.
And carefulness bringeth age before the time.
The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of leisure: And he that hath little business shall become wise.
At his commandment is done whatsoever pleaseth him; And none can hinder, when he will save.
O death, acceptable is thy sentence unto the needy, And unto him whose strength faileth, that is now in the last age, And is vexed with all things, And to him that despaireth, and hath lost patience!
He hath garnished the excellent works of his wisdom, And he is from everlasting to everlasting: Unto him may nothing be added, neither can he be diminished, And he hath no need of any counselor.
Thus rested Solomon with his fathers, And of his seed he left behind him Rehoboam, Even the foolishness of the people, and one that had no understanding, Who turned away the people through his counsel. There was also Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Who caused Israel to sin, And showed Ephraim the way of sin:
In his days the cistern to receive water, being in compass as the sea, was covered with plates of brass:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1642, grouped by book.
Numbers 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 17 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 16:23
Wisdom of Sirach 18:6
Wisdom of Sirach 19:23
Wisdom of Sirach 22:3
Wisdom of Sirach 23:10
Wisdom of Sirach 25:2
Wisdom of Sirach 28:8
Wisdom of Sirach 30:24
Wisdom of Sirach 31:27
Wisdom of Sirach 31:30
Wisdom of Sirach 32:24
Wisdom of Sirach 38:24
Wisdom of Sirach 39:18
Wisdom of Sirach 41:2
Wisdom of Sirach 42:21
Wisdom of Sirach 47:23
Wisdom of Sirach 50:3
Strong's G1642 FAQ
What does elattoo (ἐλαττόω) mean?
Elattoo (Strong's G1642) is a Greek word most simply glossed "decrease". elattoo (el-at-toh'-o) v. 1. to lessen (in rank or influence) [from G1640]
How many times is elattoo (ἐλαττόω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 27 linked usages for Strong's G1642 across 9 books.
Where can I study elattoo (ἐλαττόω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1642 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate elattoo (ἐλαττόω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lower and decrease. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1642 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 17 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1642, with linked reader references where each row is available.