G1272Greekdiḗnoixen

διήνοιξεν

to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound)

8
Total Occurrences
3
Books
0
Old Testament
8
New Testament

Strong’s Definition

to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound)

Etymology & Derivation

from G1223 and G0455

KJV Usage

open

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

  • 1.to open by dividing or drawing asunder, to open thoroughly (what had been closed)
  • 2.a male opening the womb (the closed matrix), i.e., the first-born
  • 3.of the eyes and the ears
  • 4.to open the mind of one, i.e., to cause to understand a thing

See Also

G0455G1223