G2274 ἡττάω

Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences

ἡττάω

hēttáō

Definition

to make worse, i.e. vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower

KJV Renderings

be inferior, overcome

Derivation / Etymology

from the same as G2276 (ἥττον);

KJV Verses (3)

2 Corinthians 12:13For 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 2:19While 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.
2 Peter 2:20For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.