Strong's G4486 · Greek
ῥήγνυμι
rhḗgnymi
Definition
G2608 (κατάγνυμι) being its intensive (with the preposition in composition), and G2352 (θραύω) a shattering to minute fragments; but not a reduction to the constituent particles, like G3089 (λύω)) or disrupt, lacerate; by implication, to convulse (with spasms); figuratively, to give vent to joyful emotions
KJV: break (forth), burst, rend, tear
Root / derivation: both prolonged forms of (which appears only in certain forms, and is itself probably a strengthened form of (see in G2608 (κατάγνυμι))) to "break," "wreck" or "crack", i.e. (especially) to sunder (by separation of the parts;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ῥήγνυμι across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Matthew 9:17Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
Mark2 verses
And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.
Mark 9:18And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.
Luke2 verses
And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
Luke 9:42And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4486 (rhḗgnymi) mean?
G2608 (κατάγνυμι) being its intensive (with the preposition in composition), and G2352 (θραύω) a shattering to minute fragments; but not a reduction to the constituent particles, like G3089 (λύω)) or disrupt, lacerate; by implication, to convulse (with spasms); figuratively, to give vent to joyful emotions
How many times does G4486 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4486 (ῥήγνυμι) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “burst.”
How is rhḗgnymi translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4486 is rendered as “burst” (2×), “break” (1×), “down” (1×), “forth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ῥήγνυμι come from?
both prolonged forms of (which appears only in certain forms, and is itself probably a strengthened form of (see in G2608 (κατάγνυμι))) to "break," "wreck" or "crack", i.e. (especially) to sunder (by separation of the parts;