ὀρθοτομέω
orthotomeōVerbG3718
to cut straight
From: from a compound of G3717 (ὀρθός) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος), to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message)
Short Definition
Full Lexicon Entry
to cut straight, as a road (τ. ὁδούς, figuratively, Pr, ll with). Metaphorical, λόγον ἀληθείας, (V. Ellic. and CGT, in l; not found elsewhere).
LXX Usage: (יָשַׁר pi.)*
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 2 Timothy 2:15
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