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 times

Appears 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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