Strong’s G2998

λατομέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

latomeó

Pronunciation

lah-to-MEH-oh

Definition

To quarry, to hew stones

Meaning

I hew stones, cut stones.

Usage

The verb "latomeó" refers to the act of cutting or hewing stones, typically in the context of quarrying. It is used to describe the process of extracting stone from a quarry for construction purposes. This term is often associated with the preparation of materials for building, particularly in ancient times when stone was a primary construction material.

Bible references

Matthew 27:60;Mark 15:46