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 times

Appears 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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