Strong's G3718 · Greek
ὀρθοτομέω
orthotomeo · /or-thot-om-eh'-o/
Definition
from a compound of 3717 and the base of 5114, to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message):--rightly divide.
KJV: rightly divide
Root / derivation: from a compound of 3717 and the base of 5114, to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀρθοτομέω across 1 verse.
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3718 (orthotomeo) mean?
from a compound of 3717 and the base of 5114, to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message):--rightly divide.
How many times does G3718 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3718 (ὀρθοτομέω) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “dividing.”
How is orthotomeo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3718 is rendered as “dividing” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ὀρθοτομέω come from?
from a compound of 3717 and the base of 5114, to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message)