- Original: συντέμνω - Transliteration: suntemno - Phonetic: soon-tem'-no - Definition: 1. to cut in pieces 2. to cut short 3. metaph. a. to dispatch briefly, execute or finish quickly b. to hasten c. a short word i.e. an expedited prophecy or decree - Origin: from G4862 and the base of G5114 - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Verb - Strong's: From G4862 and the base of G5114 ; to contract by cutting that is (figuratively) do concisely (speedily): - (cut) short. Total KJV Occurrences: 2 • short, 2 Romans 9:28(2)