Refiner Word Study hettaomai (G2274)
G2274  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἡττάομαι
hettaomai
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to be less, inferior to; to fare worse; by impl. to be overcome, vanquished, 2 Pet. 2:19, 20*"

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Definition and meaning

What does hettaomai mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2274
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to be less, inferior to; to fare worse; by impl. to be overcome, vanquished, 2 Pet. 2:19, 20*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἡττάομαι

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with hettaomai

These are the most notable occurrences of hettaomai (G2274) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

2 Peter 2:19

While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hettaomai

What does hettaomai mean in Greek?

Strong's G2274 (hettaomai) is a Greek word that means: to be less, inferior to; to fare worse; by impl. to be overcome, vanquished, 2 Pet. 2:19, 20* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hettaomai appear in the Bible?

The word hettaomai (G2274) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2274?

Strong's G2274 is hettaomai, a Greek word defined as: to be less, inferior to; to fare worse; by impl. to be overcome, vanquished, 2 Pet. 2:19, 20*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hettaomai in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hettaomai is a Greek word found in the New Testament.