Orthotoméō — G3718

Definition

verb

1. to cut straight
2. dropping the idea of cutting, to make straight and smooth

Usually translated as

rightly divide

Origin

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)

• orthós (G3717)
• tomṓteros (G5114)

Occurrences

Orthotoméō occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Timothy (1)

• 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing (ὀρθοτομοῦντα) the word of truth.