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ἀποτόμως G664

G664 is the Greek word ἀποτόμως, transliterated apotómōs. The King James Version most often renders it sharpness.

Word: ἀποτόμωςTransliteration: apotómōsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

abruptly, i.e. peremptorily.

Where it comes from

adverb from a derivative of a comparative of G575 (ἀπό) and (to cut).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sharpness 1×sharply 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sharply(-ness).

Verses using ἀποτόμως

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 13:10 · KJV

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.

Titus 1:13 · KJV

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Common questions

What does Strong's G664 mean?

G664 is the Greek word ἀποτόμως (apotómōs), meaning abruptly, i.e. peremptorily.

How is G664 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sharpness (1 time), sharply (1 time).

How many times does G664 appear in the Bible?

ἀποτόμως (apotómōs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G664 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from a derivative of a comparative of G575 (ἀπό) and (to cut).

Nearby entries

G661 · ἀποτίνω — to pay in full G662 · ἀποτολμάω — to venture plainly G663 · ἀποτομία — (figuratively) decisiveness, i.e. rigor G665 · ἀποτρέπω — to deflect, i.e. (reflexively) avoid G666 · ἀπουσία — a being away G667 · ἀποφέρω — to bear off (literally or relatively)

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