διαρρήγνυμι

diarrēgnumiVerbG1284

to tear

From: from G1223 (διά) and G4486 (ῥήγνυμι);

Short Definition

to tear asunder

Full Lexicon Entry

δια-*ρρήσσω *(poetic and late form of διαρρήγνυμι), to break asunder, burst, rend: δεσμά; pass., δίκτυα; ἱμάτια, χιτῶνας, in grief or anger (as ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָרָא

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Acts
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 14:14
  • Luke 5:6
  • Luke 8:29
  • Matthew 26:65
  • Mark 14:63

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