ἐξορύσσω

exorýssō [ex-or-oos'-so] Verb

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1846

to dig out, i.e. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)

KJV usage: :--break up, pluck out.

Etymology: from and ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to dig out or through, force up, Mk. 2:4; to pluck out the eyes, Gal. 4:15*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Mark 2:4 Galatians 4:15

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