The meaning of “ἐκκόπτω”
Understanding ekkóptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cut down (off, out), hew down, hinder. - to exscind - figuratively, to frustrate
ἐκκόπτω
cut down (off, out), hew down, hinder. - to exscind - figuratively, to frustrate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:19 | “Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” Word: ἐκκόπτω (ekkóptō) | |
| Luke 13:7 | “Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?” Word: ἐκκόπτω (ekkóptō) | |
| Romans 11:24 | “For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?” Word: ἐκκόπτω (ekkóptō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:12 | “But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.” Word: ἐκκόπτω (ekkóptō) | |
| 1 Peter 3:7 | “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” Word: ἐκκόπτω (ekkóptō) |