ὈΡΘΟΤΟΜΟΥΝΤΑ, ὀρθοτομουντα
ORTHOTOMOUNTA, orthotomounta
Sounds Like: or-tho-to-MOON-tah
Translations: rightly dividing, cutting straight, handling accurately, teaching correctly
From the root: ὈΡΘΟΤΟΜΈΩ
Part of Speech: Participle
Explanation: This word is a compound participle derived from the verb ὈΡΘΟΤΟΜΈΩ. It literally means 'to cut straight' or 'to cut a straight path'. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to handling something accurately, correctly, or precisely, especially in the context of teaching or explaining truth. It describes the action of someone who is careful and precise in their work or communication.
Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Accusative, Singular, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3718 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 2 Timothy — 2:15
From the same root
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