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ὀρθοτομέω

Transliteration

orthotomeo;

Pronunciation

or-thot-om-eh'-o

Parts of Speech

Root Word (Etymology)

from a compound of 3717 and the base of 5114

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 8:111

KJV Translation Count — 1x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: rightly divide (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. to cut straight, to cut straight ways
a. to proceed on straight paths, hold a straight course, equiv. to doing right
2. to make straight and smooth, to handle aright, to teach the truth directly and correctly

Strong's Definitions

or-thot-om-eh'-o; from a compound of (3717) (ὀρθός) and the base of (5114) (τομώτερος); to make a straight cut, i.e. (figurative) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message): — rightly divide.

Concordance Results Using KJV

2 Timothy 2:15 2 Tim 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, G3718 dividing the word of truth.

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