ἀπόκοψον
apokóptō
cut it off
To cut off, sever, or amputate (something) from a whole. The verb primarily refers to the action of removing or excising by cutting, often with the implication of physical separation. In certain contexts, especially in figurative or ironic usage, it may refer specifically to mutilation, including the removal of bodily members. The primary meaning is to cut away or separate by cutting, but it may also acquire metaphorical extensions in some contexts.
Mark 9:43 · Word #8
Lexicon G609
| Lemma | ἀποκόπτω |
| Transliteration | apokóptō |
| Strong's | G609 |
| Definition | To cut off, sever, or amputate (something) from a whole. The verb primarily refers to the action of removing or excising by cutting, often with the implication of physical separation. In certain contexts, especially in figurative or ironic usage, it may refer specifically to mutilation, including the removal of bodily members. The primary meaning is to cut away or separate by cutting, but it may also acquire metaphorical extensions in some contexts. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IMP 2P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | cut it off |
| Literal | cut-off |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀποκόπτω |
| Strong's | G609 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G609-03
Cut off
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple, decisive action), active voice, imperative mood; 2nd person singular — a direct command to one individual. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active imperative, second person singular, calls for a decisive command to perform the action. "Cut off" preserves the compound sense of ἀπό (away from) + κόπτω (cut/strike), expressing separation by cutting. |
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