Word: dicotomew

Pronounce: dee-khot-om-eh'-o

Strongs Number: G1371

Orig: from a compound of a derivative of 1364 and a derivative of temno (to cut); to bisect, i.e. (by extension) to flog severely:--cut asunder (in sunder). G1364

Use: TDNT-2:225,177 Verb

Heb Strong: H5408

1) to cut into two parts
1a) of the cruel method of punishment used by the Hebrews and others of cutting one in two
2) cut up by scourging, scourge severely