ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΕΩ, καινοτομεω
KAINOTOMEŌ, kainotomeō
Sounds Like: kah-ee-no-to-MEH-oh
Translations: to innovate, to introduce new things, to make innovations
From the root: ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from 'ΚΑΙΝΟΣ' (kainos), meaning 'new', and 'ΤΕΜΝΩ' (temno), meaning 'to cut'. It literally means 'to cut new ground' or 'to make new cuts'. Figuratively, it refers to the act of introducing novelties, making innovations, or bringing in new doctrines or practices. It implies a departure from established norms or traditions.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G2537 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΕΩ.
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- ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΕΙΝ — to innovate, to introduce novelties, to make changes, to make new things
- ΚΑΙΝΟΤΟΜΕΙΤΕ — innovate, introduce new things, make innovations, introduce novelties, introduce new doctrines
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