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ἐξορύσσω

exorussōto dig through/outHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐξ-ορύσσω

[in LXX: Proverbs 29:22; ὀφθαλμόν (-ούς), Judges 16:21, 1 Samuel 11:2 (נָקַר)* ;]

to dig out, dig up: στέγην, Mark 2:4; metaphorically, ὀφοαλμούς (cf. LXX, ll with; Herod., viii, 116), Galatians 4:15.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Mark 2:4ἐξορύξαντες · made an opening
    Since they were unable to get to Jesus through the crowd, they uncovered the roof above Him, made an opening, and lowered the paralytic on his mat.
  2. Galatians 4:15ἐξορύξαντες · you would have torn out
    What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.