to cut in two • διχοτομέω • G1371

Lexical Definition

‎διχοτομέω‎ dichotoméō (dee-khot-om-eh'-o) to cut in two ^G:V
from a compound of a derivative of ‎δίς‎ and a derivative of (to cut)

cut asunder (in sunder).

to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely

Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses

Form	Translated As	In Verse(s)
διχοτομήσεισ	you shall cut in pieces	LXX.Exod.29.17
διχοτομήσει	he will cut in two	Luke.12.46
	will cut in pieces	Matt.24.51

Abbott-Smith

διχοτομέω, -ῶ (< διχοτόμος, < δίχα, τέμνω), [in LXX: Ex 29:17 (נתח pi.) ;]
to cut in two, cut asunder: perh. metaph. of severe scourging (but v. Meyer on Mt, l.c., and cf. I Ki 15:33, II Ki 12:31, He 11:37), Mt 24:51, Lk 12:46.†

Abbott-Smith References

Book	Refs
Exodus	29:17
1 Samuel	15:33
2 Samuel	12:31
Matthew	24:51
Luke	12:46
Hebrews	11:37

Liddell-Scott-Jones

διχοτομέω-τομέω,

cut in twain: bisect a line, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]:—passive, [Refs 4th c.BC+]: metaphorically of the medial raphe of the perineum, [Refs 7th c.AD+]

__2 punish with the last severity, [NT]
__3 divide into two (logically), [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__4 intransitive, of the moon, uncertain in [Refs 1st c.AD+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.24.51}