what does the word cut off mean in the bible
Kareth In the Hebrew Bible, to "cut off" (Hebrew: כרת‎ karath), is a form of punishment which may mean killing or excluding from the people.[2][3] The Book of Numbers states that anyone who sins deliberately or high-handedly is to be cut-off from the community:
Matthew 6:33 The interpretation or meaning of this verse may be a subjective matter. However, the common perception is speaking of prioritization, in which one who is a believer is to place God above all other things.