ἀριστερός

aristerosAdjectiveG0710

left

From: apparently a comparative of the same as G712 (ἄριστον);

Short Definition

the left hand (as second-best)

Full Lexicon Entry

left, on the left: ὅπλα; ἡ ἀ. (sc. χείρ); ἐξ ἀριστερῶν, on the left .
LXX Usage: for שְׂמֹאול

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 6:7
  • Luke 23:33
  • Matthew 6:3
  • Mark 10:37

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