Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποτομία”
Understanding apotomía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
severity. - (figuratively) decisiveness, i.e. rigor
G663
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποτομία
Phoneticap-ot-om-ee'-ah
Transliterationapotomía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
severity. - (figuratively) decisiveness, i.e. rigor
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 11:22 | “Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.” Word: ἀποτομία (apotomía) |