ἥσσων

hētton, hēssōnless/worseHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ἥσσων (Rec. ἥττ-, the Attic literary form), ἧσσων,

inferior, less; neut., τὸ ἧ., adverbially, less: 2 Corinthians 12:15; εἰς τὸ ἧ., for the worse (opposite to κρεῖττον): 1 Corinthians 11:17.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 11:17ἧσσον · do more harm
    In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.
  2. 2 Corinthians 12:15ἧσσον · less
    And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?