ἐλαττόω elattóō

Meaning

to lessen (in rank or influence)

In the King James Version: decrease, make lower

Derivation: from G1640 (ἐλάσσων);

Where it is used

• John 3:30 He must increase; I must decrease.
• Hebrews 2:7 You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor
• Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.