ῥήξωσιν
rhḗgnymi
To break, split, or rend; primarily denotes the act of violently separating into parts, whether by breaking, tearing, or splitting. In extended contexts, can refer to convulsions (as of the body in fits), or to bursting forth (as in erupting with sound or emotion). The sense usually implies a forceful or disruptive action, with physical or sometimes metaphorical objects.
Matthew 7:6 · Word #24
Lexicon G4486
| Lemma | ῥήγνυμι |
| Transliteration | rhḗgnymi |
| Strong's | G4486 |
| Definition | To break, split, or rend; primarily denotes the act of violently separating into parts, whether by breaking, tearing, or splitting. In extended contexts, can refer to convulsions (as of the body in fits), or to bursting forth (as in erupting with sound or emotion). The sense usually implies a forceful or disruptive action, with physical or sometimes metaphorical objects. |
Morphology V AOR ACT SUBJ 3P PL
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 | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ῥήγνυμι |
| Strong's | G4486 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4486-06
they might rend apart
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/complete aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active subjunctive third plural expresses a simple, undefined action that may occur, hence "they might." "Rend apart" preserves the forceful, disruptive sense inherent in the root ῥηγ-, emphasizing violent separation into parts. |
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