ἐξορύσσω exorýssō
Meaning
to dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)
In the King James Version: break up, pluck out
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G3736 (ὀρύσσω);
Where it is used
- Mark 2:4 Since they were unable to get to Jesus through the crowd, they uncovered the roof above Him, made an opening, and lowered the paralytic on his mat.
- Galatians 4:15 What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.