The meaning of “ὀρθός”

Understanding orthós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὀρθός

Phoneticor-thos'

Transliterationorthós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from the base of ὄρος straight, upright. - right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

Reference	Text
Acts 14:10	“Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.”
Hebrews 12:13	“And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Acts1

Hebrews1

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