ὀρθοτομέω (orthotoméō) — Rightly Divide

Greek word study: ὀρθοτομέω (orthotoméō), Strong's G3718. (no definition on file)

GreekStrong's G3718
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Greek word
ὀρθοτομέω (orthotoméō)

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(no definition on file)

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G3717 (ὀρθός) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος), to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message)

KJV translation words: rightly divide

Where this word appears

Strong's G3718 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 2:15.

How it is rendered in the text

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accurately handling ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ὀρθοτομοῦντα ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3717 ὀρθός (orthós), G5114 τομώτερος (tomṓteros).

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 orthotoméō (G3718) mean?

(no definition on file).

How is G3718 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3718 as: rightly divide.

How often does ὀρθοτομέω (orthotoméō) appear?

Strong's G3718 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is 2 Timothy 2:15.