ἐξορύσσω (exorýssō) — Break up

Greek word study: ἐξορύσσω (exorýssō), Strong's G1846. to dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)

GreekStrong's G1846
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐξορύσσω (exorýssō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3736 (ὀρύσσω);

KJV translation words: break up, pluck out

Where this word appears

Strong's G1846 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 Mark 2:4 and last appears in Galatians 4:15.

How it is rendered in the text

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

having broken up it ×1having gouged out ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐξορύξαντες ×2

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Galatians ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Mark 2:4 — ἐξορύξαντες — having broken up it
  • Galatians 4:15 — ἐξορύξαντες — having gouged out

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G3736 ὀρύσσω (orýssō).

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 exorýssō (G1846) mean?

To dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing).

How is G1846 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1846 as: break up, pluck out.

How often does ἐξορύσσω (exorýssō) appear?

Strong's G1846 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 Mark 2:4 and last appears in Galatians 4:15.