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The meaning of λατομέω

Understanding latoméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

hew. - to quarry

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λατομέω

Phoneticlat-om-eh'-o
Transliterationlatoméō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
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hew. - to quarry

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:60

And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

Word: λατομέω (latoméō)
Mark 15:46

And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.

Word: λατομέω (latoméō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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