Berean Strong's Lexicon tomos: Sharp Original Word: τομός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τέμνω (temnō), meaning "to cut." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "τομός," the concept of sharpness is present in Hebrew scriptures, often associated with swords or tools used for cutting, such as in Isaiah 49:2, where the servant's mouth is likened to a sharp sword. Usage: The Greek word "τομός" (tomos) is used to describe something that is sharp or keen. In the context of the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the penetrating and discerning nature of God's word. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of sharpness was often associated with precision and effectiveness. This metaphorical use of "sharp" would have been understood by early Christians as a way to describe the incisive and discerning power of spiritual truths. The imagery of a sharp instrument was common in both Greek and Hebrew thought, often symbolizing judgment, discernment, and the ability to separate truth from falsehood. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. word temnó (to cut) Definition sharp NASB Translation sharper (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5114: τομώτεροςτομώτερος, τομωτερα, τομωτερον (comparitive from τομός cutting, sharp, and this from τέμνω), sharper: Hebrews 4:12 ((Pseudo-)Phocylid. verse 116 ((Gnom. Poet. Graec. edition Brunck, p. 116)) ὅπλον τοι λόγος ἀνδρί τομωτερον ἐστι σιδήρου; add, Timon in Athen. 10, p. 445e.; Lucian, Tox. 11). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sharper. Comparative of a derivative of the primary temno (to cut; more comprehensive or decisive than kopto, as if by a single stroke; whereas that implies repeated blows, like hacking); more keen -- sharper. see GREEK kopto Forms and Transliterations ετόξευσαν ετόξευσε τομωτερος τομώτερος τόξευμα τοξεύμασι τοξεύμασιν τοξεύματα τοξεύματά τοξεύματι τοξεύματος τοξευμάτων τοξεύοντες τοξεύσατε τοξεύσει τόξευσον τοξεύσουσιν tomoteros tomōteros tomṓterosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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