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Strong's numbers

ὀρθοτομέω (G3718)

orthotoméō

or-thot-om-eh'-o

from a compound of ὀρθός and the base of τομώτερος, to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message):--rightly divide.

Abbott–Smith

ὀρθοτομέω, -ῶ (< ὀρθός, τέμνω), [in LXX: Pr 3:6 11:6 (ישׁר pi.)*;]
to cut straight, as a road (τ. ὁδούς, fig., Pr 3:6 11:6). Metaph., τ. λόγον τ. ἀληθείας, II Ti 2:15 (V. Ellic. and CGT, in l.; not found elsewhere).†

From G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), in the public domain.


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  • 2 Timothy 2:15
    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.