decrease
Found 2 times in the King James Bible
H2637
Hebrew
G1642
Greek
English Definition
to lack; by implication, to fail, want, lessen
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
ἐλαττόω
Transliteration
shâphâl
Strong's Reference
G1642
Greek Meaning
depressed, literally or figuratively
"Decrease" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H2637, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G1642. Context determines which original word is being used.