ὀρύσσω

orussōVerbG3736

to dig

From: apparently a primary verb;

Short Definition

to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig

Full Lexicon Entry

to dig: with accusative, ληνόν; ὁπολήνιον; γῆν.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חָפַר also for כָּרָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 21:33
  • Matthew 25:18
  • Mark 12:1

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