Definition: The word 'amputate' is a Greek noun meaning to cut off limbs or body parts. It comes from the verb 'amporous,' which means to cut off limbs or bodies in Latin, likely referring to the act of cutting down an entire tree. The term has several different meanings depending on context: - To cut off or remove parts from a living being. - To kill a person by cutting off their body and limbs. In the Bible, 'amputation' is often associated with a severe injury that needs immediate removal to prevent infection or death. This phrase is often used to denote severe pain or loss of limb and its effect on an individual's life.