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The meaning of ὀρύσσω

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

Definition

apparently a primary verb dig. - to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig

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ὀρύσσω

Phoneticor-oos'-so
Transliterationorýssō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a primary verb dig. - to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 21:33

Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:

Word: ὀρύσσω (orýssō)
Matthew 25:18

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

Word: ὀρύσσω (orýssō)
Mark 12:1

And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

Word: ὀρύσσω (orýssō)

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