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ἐκκόπτω G1581
G1581 is the Greek word ἐκκόπτω, transliterated ekkóptō. The King James Version most often renders it cut.
What it means
to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2875 (κόπτω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 14 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cut down (off, out), hew down, hinder.
Verses using ἐκκόπτω
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:10 · KJV
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 5:30 · KJV
And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Matthew 7:19 · KJV
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 18:8 · KJV
Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.
Luke 3:9 · KJV
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Luke 13:7 · KJV
Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
Luke 13:9 · KJV
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
Romans 11:24 · KJV
For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?
2 Corinthians 11:12 · KJV
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
1 Peter 3:7 · KJV
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1581 mean?
G1581 is the Greek word ἐκκόπτω (ekkóptō), meaning to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate.
How is G1581 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cut (4 times), hewn down (3 times), off (2 times), down (1 time), wert cut (1 time), among others.
How many times does G1581 appear in the Bible?
ἐκκόπτω (ekkóptō) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1581 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2875 (κόπτω).
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