Definition
διχοτομέω, -ῶ
(διχοτόμος, δίχα, τέμνω), [in LXX: Exodus 29:17 (נָתַח pi.) ;]
to cut in two, cut asunder: perh. metaphorically of severe scourging (but see Meyer on Mt, l.with, and cf. 1 Kings 15:33, 2 Samuel 12:31, Hebrews 11:37), Matthew 24:51, Luke 12:46.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Matthew 24:51διχοτομήσει · he will cut him to piecesThen he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
- Luke 12:46διχοτομήσει · he will cut him to piecesThe master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.