Apotómōs — G664

Definition

adverb

abruptly, i.e. peremptorily

1. abruptly, precipitously
2. tropically, sharply, severely

Usually translated as

sharply, sharpness

Origin

adverb from a derivative of a comparative of G575 and témnō (to cut)

• apó (G575)

Occurrences

Apotómōs occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (1), Titus (1)

• 2 Corinthians 13:10 — Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness (ἀποτόμως), according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
• Titus 1:13 — This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply (ἀποτόμως), that they may be sound in the faith;