ῥήγνυμι

rhēgnumiVerbG4486

to throw violently

From: both prolonged forms of (which appears only in certain forms, and is itself probably a strengthened form of (see in G2608 (κατάγνυμι))) to "break," "wreck" or "crack", i.e. (especially) to sunder (by separation of the parts;

Short Definition

G2608 (κατάγνυμι) being its intensive (with the preposition in composition), and G2352 (θραύω) a shattering to minute fragments; but not a reduction to the constituent particles, like G3089 (λύω)) or disrupt, lacerate; by implication, to convulse (with spasms); figuratively, to give vent to joyful emotions

Full Lexicon Entry

ῥήσσω
1.to rend, break asunder
2.Of the voice, with accusative, φωνήν, etc. (Hdt.), to break forth into speech
3.= *ῥήσσω *(Dem.), to throw or dash down
Synonyms
θραύω, κατάγνυμι
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּקַע, also for קָרַע, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Matthew
2
Mark
2
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • Galatians 4:27
  • Luke 5:37
  • Luke 9:42
  • Matthew 7:6
  • Matthew 9:17

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