ἐλάσσω
elássōn
poorer
comparative form meaning 'smaller, less, inferior,' primarily denoting that something is of lower size, degree, quantity, importance, or rank in comparison to something else; also signifies 'younger' in age-related contexts. The core idea is relative inferiority or lesser extent in the sphere specified by the context. Semantic range includes physical size, numerical quantity, age, status, rank, and value.
John 2:10 · Word #15
Lexicon G1640
| Lemma | ἐλάσσων |
| Transliteration | elássōn |
| Strong's | G1640 |
| Definition | comparative form meaning 'smaller, less, inferior,' primarily denoting that something is of lower size, degree, quantity, importance, or rank in comparison to something else; also signifies 'younger' in age-related contexts. The core idea is relative inferiority or lesser extent in the sphere specified by the context. Semantic range includes physical size, numerical quantity, age, status, rank, and value. |
Morphology ADJ.A ACC M SG COMP
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
| Degree | COMP — Comparative — Compares two things |
Common Translation
| Phrase | poorer |
| Literal | lesser |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐλάσσων |
| Strong's | G1640 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1640-01
lesser
| Morphological Notes | Adjective; accusative masculine singular; comparative degree (Gr,AA,,,,AMSC). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Lesser" preserves the comparative force of ἐλάσσων, expressing relative inferiority or smaller extent. The accusative masculine singular form functions adjectivally to describe a masculine singular referent in the comparative degree. |
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