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ὀρύσσω G3736
G3736 is the Greek word ὀρύσσω, transliterated orýssō. The King James Version most often renders it digged.
What it means
to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig.
Where it comes from
apparently a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: dig.
Verses using ὀρύσσω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 21:33 · KJV
Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
Matthew 25:18 · KJV
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
Mark 12:1 · KJV
And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3736 mean?
G3736 is the Greek word ὀρύσσω (orýssō), meaning to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig.
How is G3736 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it digged (3 times).
How many times does G3736 appear in the Bible?
ὀρύσσω (orýssō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3736 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.
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