Lexical Definition
ἐλαττονέω elattonéō (el-at-ton-eh-o) to have little G:V
from ἐλάσσων
have lack.
- to diminish, i.e. fall short
Usage: 9 forms in 11 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἠλαττόνησεν | lacked | 2Cor.8.15 |
| ηλαττόνησεν | had not too less | LXX.Exod.16.18 |
| ηλαττονούτο | lessened | LXX.Gen.8.5 |
| was lessened | LXX.Gen.8.3 | |
| ηλαττονήθη | had not less | LXX.1Kgs.17.16 |
| ελαττονωθώσιν | may be lessened | LXX.Gen.18.28 |
| ελαττονούνται | having less | LXX.Prov.11.24 |
| ελαττονήσει | have less | LXX.1Kgs.17.14 |
| shall not less | LXX.Exod.30.15 | |
| ελαττονή | lack | LXX.1Kgs.11.22 |
| ελασσονούσι | lessen | LXX.Prov.14.34 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἐλαττονέω, -ῶ (< ἔλαττον), [in LXX (with -όω) chiefly for חָסֵר ;]
to be less (RV, had no lack): II Co 8:15 (LXX) (a rare word; cf. MM, Exp., xii).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians | 8:15 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐλαττονέω-έω,
receive less, [LXX]; but, give less, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 waste, be consumed,[LXX+4th c.BC+]; to be missing, defective, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__3 middle, lack, want, [Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.16.18 ☩ LXX.1Kgs.17.16