διχοτομέω dichotoméō
Meaning
to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely
In the King James Version: cut asunder (in sunder)
Derivation: from a compound of a derivative of G1364 (δίς) and a derivative of (to cut);
Where it is used
- Matthew 24:51 Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
- Luke 12:46 The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.