G3718

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

  1. to cut straight, to cut straight ways
    1. to proceed on straight paths, hold a straight course, equiv. to doing right
  2. to make straight and smooth, to handle aright, to teach the truth directly and correctly
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