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τομώτερος G5114
G5114 is the Greek word τομώτερος, transliterated tomṓteros. The King James Version most often renders it sharper.
What it means
more comprehensive or decisive than G2875 (κόπτω), as if by a single stroke; whereas that implies repeated blows, like hacking); more keen.
Where it comes from
comparative of a derivative of the primary (to cut.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sharper.
Verses using τομώτερος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Hebrews 4:12 · KJV
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5114 mean?
G5114 is the Greek word τομώτερος (tomṓteros), meaning more comprehensive or decisive than G2875 (κόπτω), as if by a single stroke; whereas that implies repeated blows, like hacking); more keen.
How is G5114 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sharper (1 time).
How many times does G5114 appear in the Bible?
τομώτερος (tomṓteros) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5114 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: comparative of a derivative of the primary (to cut.
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