ΟΡΘΟΤΟΜΗ, ορθοτομη
ORTHOTOMĒ, orthotomē
Sounds Like: or-tho-to-MEE
Translations: rightly dividing, cutting straight, a straight path, a straight course
From the root: ΟΡΘΟΤΟΜΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'ΟΡΘΟΣ' (ORTHOS), meaning 'straight' or 'right', and 'ΤΟΜΗ' (TOME), meaning 'a cutting'. It refers to the act of cutting a straight path or course, or metaphorically, to handling something correctly and accurately, especially in the context of truth or doctrine. It implies precision and directness, avoiding deviation or error.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3716 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Proverbs — 3:6
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