διχοτομέω
dē-kho-to-me'-ō
verb
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From a compound of a derivative of δίς (G1364) and a derivative of temno (to cut)
from a compound of a derivative of G1364 and a derivative of τέμνω témnō (to cut); to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely:—cut asunder (in sunder).
Outline
- to cut into two parts
- of the cruel method of punishment used by the Hebrews and others of cutting one in two
- cut up by scourging, scourge severely