Lexicon apotomós: Severe, sharp, abrupt Original Word: ἀποτομός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sharpness. Adverb from a derivative of a comparative of apo and temno (to cut); abruptly, i.e. Peremptorily -- sharply(-ness). see GREEK apo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from apo and temnó (to cut) Definition abruptly, curtly NASB Translation severely (1), severity (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 664: ἀποτόμωςἀποτόμως, adverb (cf. ἀποτομία); a. abruptly, precipitously. b. tropically, sharply, severely (cf. our curtly): Titus 1:13; 2 Corinthians 13:10. On the adjective ἀπότομος cf. Grimm on Sap., p. 121 (who in illustration of its use in Wis. 5:20, 22 Wis. 6:5, 11 Wis. 11:10 Wis. 12:9 Wis. 18:15, refers to the similar metaphorically, use in Diodorus 2, 57; Longinus, de sublim. 27; and the use of the Latinabscisus in Valerius Maximus, 2, 7, 14, etc.; see also Polb. 17, 11, 2; Polycarp, ad Phil. 6, 1 [ET]). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀποτομός, the concept of severity or sternness can be found in various Hebrew terms that describe God's judgment or wrath, such as חָרוֹן (charon, Strong's Hebrew 2740) meaning "fury" or "wrath," and קָשֶׁה (qasheh, Strong's Hebrew 7186) meaning "hard" or "severe." These terms similarly convey the idea of God's stern dealings with sin and disobedience in the Old Testament. Usage: The word ἀποτομός appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize severity or strictness. It is used to describe actions or attitudes that are uncompromising or harsh. Context: The Greek term ἀποτομός is found in the New Testament in Romans 11:22, where the Apostle Paul uses it to describe the severity of God in contrast to His kindness. The passage reads: "Consider therefore the kindness and severity of God: severity toward those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off." (BSB) Here, ἀποτομός is used to highlight the sternness of God's judgment against those who have fallen away, juxtaposed with His benevolence towards those who remain faithful. This duality serves as a warning and an encouragement to the believers in Rome, urging them to remain steadfast in their faith. The use of ἀποτομός underscores the seriousness of God's dealings with humanity, reflecting His righteous nature and the consequences of disobedience. Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 13:10 AdvGRK: παρὼν μὴ ἀποτόμως χρήσωμαι κατὰ NAS: I [need] not use severity, in accordance KJV: I should use sharpness, according INT: being present not with severity I might treat [you] according to Titus 1:13 Adv |
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