διχοτομέω

dichotomeōVerbG1371

to cut in two

From: from a compound of a derivative of G1364 (δίς) and a derivative of (to cut);

Short Definition

to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely

Full Lexicon Entry

to cut in two, cut asunder: perh. metaphorically of severe scourging (but see Meyer on Mt, l.with, and cf., ).
LXX Usage: (נָתַח pi.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 12:46
  • Matthew 24:51

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