Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποτόμως”
Understanding apotómōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
adverb from a derivative of a comparative of ἀπό and (to cut) sharply(-ness). - abruptly, i.e. peremptorily
G664
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποτόμως
Phoneticap-ot-om'-oce
Transliterationapotómōs
Grammar Code
G:ADV
Greek Adverb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
adverb from a derivative of a comparative of ἀπό and (to cut) sharply(-ness). - abruptly, i.e. peremptorily
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 13:10 | “Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.” Word: ἀποτόμως (apotómōs) | |
| Titus 1:13 | “This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;” Word: ἀποτόμως (apotómōs) |