ὀρθοτομέω
orthotomeō
Verb · From a compound of ὀρθός (G3717) and the base of τομός (G5114)
From a compound of G3717 and the base of G5114, to make a straight cut, i.e. (figuratively) to dissect (expound) correctly (the divine message):—rightly divide.
Outline
- to cut straight, to cut straight ways
- to proceed on straight paths, hold a straight course, equiv. to doing right
- to make straight and smooth, to handle aright, to teach the truth directly and correctly