Strong's Lexicon katatomé: Mutilation, cutting Original Word: κατατομή Word Origin: From the Greek verb κατατέμνω (katatémnō), meaning "to cut down" or "to mutilate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "katatomé," the concept of circumcision is rooted in the Hebrew word מוּל (mûl), Strong's Hebrew #4135, which means "to circumcise." Usage: The term "katatomé" is used in the New Testament to refer to a physical mutilation, specifically in the context of circumcision. It carries a negative connotation, implying a distortion or perversion of the intended practice. The word is used to describe those who insist on circumcision as a requirement for salvation, which the Apostle Paul strongly opposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish context, circumcision was a sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants. However, as the early Christian church expanded to include Gentiles, the necessity of circumcision became a contentious issue. Some Jewish Christians, known as Judaizers, insisted that Gentile converts must be circumcised according to the Law of Moses to be saved. Paul addresses this issue in his letters, emphasizing faith in Christ over adherence to the law. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and temnó (to cut) Definition concision, mutilation NASB Translation false circumcision (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2699: κατατομήκατατομή, κατατομης, ἡ (from κατατέμνω (cf. κατά, III. 4) to cut up, mutilate), mutilation (Latinconcisio): Philippians 3:2, where Paul sarcastically alludes to the word περιτομή which follows in Philippians 3:3; as though he would say, Keep your eye on that boasted circumcision, or to call it by its true name 'concision' or 'mutilation.' Cf. the similar passage, Galatians 5:12; see ἀποκόπτω. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mutilation, cutting in piecesFrom a compound of kata and temno (to cut); a cutting down (off), i.e. Mutilation (ironically) -- concision. Compare apokopto. see GREEK kata see GREEK apokopto Forms and Transliterations κατατομην κατατομήν katatomen katatomēn katatomḗnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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