Strong's Greek · G1642
ἐλαττόω
elattóō
Definitionto lessen (in rank or influence)
Derivationfrom G1640 (ἐλάσσων);
KJV usagedecrease, make lower
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
ἐλαττόω in Scripture
John 3:30
He must increase, but I must decrease.
Hebrews 2:7
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:
Hebrews 2:9
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.