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ὀρθοτομέω G3718

G3718 is the Greek word ὀρθοτομέω, transliterated orthotoméō. The King James Version most often renders it rightly dividing.

Word: ὀρθοτομέωTransliteration: orthotoméōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

Where it comes from

from a compound of G3717 (ὀρθός) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος), to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

rightly dividing 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: rightly divide.

Verses using ὀρθοτομέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Timothy 2:15 · KJV

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3718 mean?

G3718 is the Greek word ὀρθοτομέω (orthotoméō).

How is G3718 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rightly dividing (1 time).

How many times does G3718 appear in the Bible?

ὀρθοτομέω (orthotoméō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3718 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G3717 (ὀρθός) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος), to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message).

Nearby entries

G3715 · ὄρεξις — excitement of the mind, i.e. longing after G3716 · ὀρθοποδέω — to be straight-footed, i.e. (figuratively)…G3717 · ὀρθός — right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly)…G3719 · ὀρθρίζω — to use the dawn, i.e. (by implication) to…G3720 · ὀρθρινός — relating to the dawn, i.e. matutinal (as an…G3721 · ὄρθριος — in the dawn, i.e. up at day-break

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