ῥήγνυμι

Lexicon

Derivation: both prolonged forms of (which appears only in certain forms, and is itself probably a strengthened form of (see in G2608 (κατάγνυμι))) to "break," "wreck" or "crack", i.e. (especially) to sunder (by separation of the parts;

G2608 (κατάγνυμι) being its intensive (with the preposition in composition), and G2352 (θραύω) a shattering to minute fragments; but not a reduction to the constituent particles, like G3089 (λύω)) or disrupt, lacerate; by implication, to convulse (with spasms); figuratively, to give vent to joyful emotions

1. G2608 (κατάγνυμι) being its intensive (with the preposition in composition), and G2352 (θραύω) a shattering to minute fragments
2. but not a reduction to the constituent particles, like G3089 (λύω)) or disrupt, lacerate
3. by implication, to convulse (with spasms)
4. figuratively, to give vent to joyful emotions

Definition from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (1890). Wording is Strong's own, including his etymological notes, which are not separate meanings.

KJV renderings: break (forth), burst, rend, tear

Usage

7 occurrences · 0 OT · 7 NT · 6 distinct forms

Concordance