The meaning of “ἐξορύσσω”
Understanding exorýssō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
break up, pluck out. - to dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)
ἐξορύσσω
break up, pluck out. - to dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 2:4 | “And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.” Word: ἐξορύσσω (exorýssō) | |
| Romans 14:10 | “But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” Word: ἐξορύσσω (exorýssō) | |
| Galatians 4:15 | “Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.” Word: ἐξορύσσω (exorýssō) |