Strong's Number G1371

διχοτομέω
dichotomeo · dee-khot-om-eh'-o
Transliteration:
dichotomeo{dee-khot-om-eh'-o}
Word Origin:
from a compound of a derivative of 1364 and a derivative of temno (to cut)
TDNT:
2:225,177
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's Definition:
to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely
Usage in the KJV:
cut sunder 1, cut in asunder 1

Total: 2
Occurs 2 times in the Greek text.
Definition:
  1. to cut into two parts
    1. of the cruel method of punishment used by the Hebrews and others of cutting one in two
  2. cut up by scourging, scourge severely