ἀποκόπτω

apokoptōVerbG0609

to cut off

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2875 (κόπτω);

Short Definition

to amputate; reflexively (by irony) to mutilate (the privy parts)

Full Lexicon Entry

to cut off. Mid., to mutilate oneself, have oneself mutilated.
LXX Usage: for קָצַץ, כָּרַת, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
Mark
2
Acts
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:32
  • Galatians 5:12
  • John 18:10
  • John 18:26
  • Mark 9:43

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