ἐξορύσσω
exorussō
to dig through/out
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the lexicon data provided, the Greek word ἐξορύσσω (exorussō) means "to dig through" or "to dig out." It implies a sense of forcibly breaking through or extracting something from a confined or enclosed space. The word is defined as an action of digging out, without any additional information regarding the context of the act. According to the provided data, the word ἐξορύσσω occurs only twice in the Bible. Its limited occurrences within the text suggest that the word was likely used for specific purposes to convey a particular meaning or image. Given its rare usage, the word may be significant in highlighting a specific action, event, or context within the Bible. Without further context or examples from the Bible where ἐξορύσσω appears, it is difficult to assess its full significance. However, the word does suggest a sense of urgency, forcefulness, and possibly even struggle, given its association with digging through or breaking free from confinement. This could potentially be an interesting aspect to explore further in interpreting its occurrences in the text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
When they could not come near to him for the crowd, they removed the roof where he was. When they had broken it up, they let down the mat that the paralytic was lying on.
Galatians 4:15What was the blessing you enjoyed? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.