G3718 Greek

ὀρθοτομέω

orthotoméō

KJV Translations of G3718

rightly divide

Word Origin & Derivation

from a compound of G3717 (ὀρθός) and the base of G5114 (τομώτερος), to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message)

G3717 ὀρθός (orthós)

right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct

G5114 τομώτερος (tomṓteros)

more comprehensive or decisive than G2875 (κόπτω), as if by a single stroke; whereas that implies repeated blows, like hacking); more keen

G3718 in the King James Bible

1 verse
2 Timothy 2:15 ὀρθοτομοῦντα

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