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dichotomeō G1371

διχοτομέω (dichotomeō) means “to cut in two” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

διχοτομέω Greek · G1371 2 tagged occurrences in 2 verses

Pronunciation guide: dee-khot-om-eh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1371

διχοτομέω · dichotomeō · to cut in two

διχοτομέω, -ῶ (διχοτόμος, δίχα, τέμνω), [in LXX: Exo.29:17 (נָתַח pi.) ;] to cut in two, cut asunder: perh. metaphorically of severe scourging (but see Meyer on Mt, l.with, and cf. 1Ki.15:33, 2Ki.12:31, Heb.11:37), Mat.24:51, Luk.12:46.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I cut in two, perhaps: scourge severely.

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How translators render G1371

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
he will cut him to pieces 2
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
asunder 1
in sunder 1
shall cut 1
will cut 1

Verses containing G1371

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  1. Matthew 24:51 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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  2. Luke 12:46 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

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