GreekG3718Verb
ὀρθοτομέω
orthotomeō
“to cut straight”
1Occurrences
G3718Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
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)
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: (יָשַׁר pi.)*
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ὀρθοτομέω appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
2 Timothy 2:15BSB
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
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