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διχοτομέω G1371
G1371 is the Greek word διχοτομέω, transliterated dichotoméō. The King James Version most often renders it cut.
What it means
to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely.
Where it comes from
from a compound of a derivative of G1364 (δίς) and a derivative of (to cut).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cut asunder (in sunder).
Verses using διχοτομέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 24:51 · KJV
And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Luke 12:46 · KJV
The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1371 mean?
G1371 is the Greek word διχοτομέω (dichotoméō), meaning to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely.
How is G1371 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cut (2 times), asunder (1 time), sunder (1 time).
How many times does G1371 appear in the Bible?
διχοτομέω (dichotoméō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1371 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of a derivative of G1364 (δίς) and a derivative of (to cut).
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