Definition
ὀρθοτομέω, -ῶ
(- ὀρθός, τέμνω), [in LXX: Proverbs 3:6; 11:6 (יָשַׁר pi.)* ;]
to cut straight, as a road (τ. ὁδούς, figuratively, Pr, ll with). Metaphorical, τ. λόγον τ. ἀληθείας, 2 Timothy 2:15 (V. Ellic. and CGT, in l; not found elsewhere).
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- 2 Timothy 2:15ὀρθοτομοῦντα · who accurately handlesMake every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.