διχοτομέω (dichotoméō) — Cut Asunder

Greek word study: διχοτομέω (dichotoméō), Strong's G1371. to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely

GreekStrong's G1371
Quick definition
Greek word
διχοτομέω (dichotoméō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of a derivative of G1364 (δίς) and a derivative of (to cut);

KJV translation words: cut asunder (in sunder)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1371 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:51 and last appears in Luke 12:46.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

he will cut in two ×1will cut in pieces ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

διχοτομήσει ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Luke ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Matthew 24:51 — διχοτομήσει — will cut in pieces
  • Luke 12:46 — διχοτομήσει — he will cut in two

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1364 δίς (dís).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does dichotoméō (G1371) mean?

To bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely.

How is G1371 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1371 as: cut asunder (in sunder).

How often does διχοτομέω (dichotoméō) appear?

Strong's G1371 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:51 and last appears in Luke 12:46.