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πρίζω

prizō

Verb · A strengthened form of a primary prio (to saw)

A strengthened form of a primary prio (to saw); to saw in two:—saw asunder.

Outline

to saw, to cut in two with a saw
To be "sawn asunder" was a kind of punishment among the Hebrews, which according to tradition was inflicted on the prophet Isaiah.

Usages

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goat skins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

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