Quick Definition
διαρρήσσω v. I tear asunder
Strong's Definition
from 1223 and 4486; to tear asunder
KJV Usage: break, rend
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | aor. διέρρηξα | ῥήγνυμι
19.32 · Physical Impact · Split, Tear
to tear, to rip to tear or rip in two (as of clothing) In the NT tearing of clothing was a symbol of horror associated with sacrilege. In many cultures, however, the tearing of clothing may be associated only with insanity. It may therefore be important to add a phrase in describing ‘the tearing of clothing’ in order to mark the significance, for example, ‘to show horror’ (MAT 26:65, ACT 14:14) and in the OT ‘to show mourning’ (GEN 37:34, JDG 11:35).
1 διαρρήγνυμι differs from ῥήγνυμι[a] (19.31) in that it specifies a more decisive and thorough action.
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Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
δια-ρήσσω (so WH, exc. Ac, l.c.), δια-ρρήσσω
(poetic and late form of διαρρήγνυμι), [in LXX chiefly for קרע ;]
to break asunder, burst, rend: δεσμά, Lk 8:29; pass., δίκτυα, Lk 5:6; ἱμάτια, χιτῶνας, in grief or anger (as Ge 37:29, al.), Mt 26:65, Ac 14:14, Mk 14:63.†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
διαρρήγνυμι (diarrēgnumi) — to tear. διαρρήγνῡμι, break through, [Refs 8th c.BC+] only in middle, διά τε ῥήξασθαι ἐπάλξεις [Refs 8th c.BC+]; διαρρήξασα χαλινόν having broken the bridle asunder, [Refs 6th c.BC+]; μόγις ἂν.. διαρρήξειας [τὴν κεφαλήν] [Refs 5th c.BC+]; πλευρὰν διαρρήξαντα.. φασγάνῳ having cloven it, [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, burst, as with eating, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; διαρραγείης, as a curse, 'split you!' [Refs 5th c.BC+]perfect διέρρωγα to be broken or torn, διερρωγυιῶν τῶν χορδῶν [Refs 5th c.BC+]: later perfect participle passive διερρηγμένος [Refs 4th c.AD+]