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Strong's G1846 ἐξορύσσω (exorysso)

Exorysso means “break up” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1846 — daak (“be extinguished”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1846
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G1846 Quick Answer

Strong's G1846 ἐξορύσσω (exorusso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exorusso (ex-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to dig out 2. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing) It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include roof and out. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
exorusso (ex-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to dig out 2. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
roof and out

Meaning and Definition

exorusso (ex-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to dig out 2. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing) [from G1537 and G3736] KJV: break up, pluck out Root(s): G1537, G3736

Original Word
ἐξορύσσω
Transliteration
exorusso
Derivation
Root: ὀρύσσω R1: 1537 R2: 3736
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1846. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to dig through/out

Usage: ἐξ-ορύσσω [in LXX: Pro.29:22; ὀφθαλμόν (-ούς), Jdg.16:21, 1Ki.11:2 (נָקַר)* ;] to dig out, dig up: στέγην, Mrk.2:4; metaphorically, ὀφοαλμούς (cf. LXX, ll with; Herod., viii, 116), Gal.4:15.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1846 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exorusso, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G1846 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1846 (ἐξορύσσω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1846 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1846 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 2:4 KJV

And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

Galatians 4:15 KJV

Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

Strong's G1846 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Kingdoms 11:2 Septuagint / Brenton

And Nahash the Ammonite said to them, On these terms will I make a covenant with you, that I should put out all your right eyes, and I will lay a reproach upon Israel.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1846.

1 Kingdoms 11:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Nahash the Ammonite said to them, On these terms will I make a covenant with you, that I should put out all your right eyes, and I will lay a reproach upon Israel.
Proverbs 36:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Mark 2:4 New Testament, KJV
And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.
Galatians 4:15 New Testament, KJV
Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1846, grouped by book.

1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1846 FAQ

What does exorysso (ἐξορύσσω) mean?

Exorysso (Strong's G1846) is a Greek word most simply glossed "break up". exorusso (ex-or-oos'-so) v. 1. to dig out 2. (by extension) to extract (an eye), remove (roofing)

How many times is exorysso (ἐξορύσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1846 across 4 books.

Where can I study exorysso (ἐξορύσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1846 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate exorysso (ἐξορύσσω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as roof and out. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1846 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1846, with linked reader references where each row is available.