do concisely

. to cut in pieces : metaph., , (Hdt., Plat., Eur., al.).† to cut down, cut short λόγον Ro 9:28 (LXX)

af, afgesneden

I cut short, bring to swift accomplishment, determine, decide.

to cut short

to contract by cutting, i.e. (figuratively) do concisely (speedily)

(cut) short

συν-τέμνω [in LXX chiefly for חָרַץ ;] 1. to cut in pieces. 2. to cut down, cut short: metapb., λόγον, Rom.9:28 (LXX) (Hdt., Plat., Fur., al.).† (AS)