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 timesAppears 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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