The meaning of “δεξιός”
Understanding dexiós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
right (hand, side). - the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
δεξιός
right (hand, side). - the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:44 | “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?” Word: δεξιός (dexiós) | |
| Luke 22:50 | “And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.” Word: δεξιός (dexiós) | |
| Acts 3:7 | “And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.” Word: δεξιός (dexiós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:7 | “By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,” Word: δεξιός (dexiós) | |
| Ephesians 1:20 | “Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, ” Word: δεξιός (dexiós) |