δεξιός
dexiosAdjectiveG1188
right
From: from G1209 (δέχομαι);
Short Definition
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
Full Lexicon Entry
the right: ὅπλα δ., weapons carried in the right hand, i.e. for offence; ἡ δ. χείρ, ἡ δ. (sc. χείρ), ἐπὶ τὴν δ., in the right hand (R, txt., on R, mg.); διδόναι τὴν δ., in friendship; metaphorically of power, τῇ δ. αὐτοῦ; τὰ δ., the right side; ἐκ δεξιῶν, on the right hand, with genitive, of a place of honour in the Messianic Kingdom :10), καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν,; of the heavenly session of Christ
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָמִין
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
54 timesAppears 54 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
12
Revelation
9
Acts
7
Mark
7
Luke
6
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 3:22
- Ephesians 1:20
- Luke 20:42
- Matthew 26:64
- Mark 14:62
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