ὀρθός
orthosAdjectiveG3717
upright
From: probably from the base of G3735 (ὄρος);
Short Definition
right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct
Full Lexicon Entry
straight; (a) in height, straight, upright: (b) in line, straight, direct: figuratively, (LXX).
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָשָׁר
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
1
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- Acts 14:10
- Hebrews 12:13
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