The meaning of “ὀρθῶς”
Understanding orthōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from ὀρθός plain, right(-ly). - in a straight manner, i.e. (figuratively) correctly (also morally)
ὀρθῶς
adverb from ὀρθός plain, right(-ly). - in a straight manner, i.e. (figuratively) correctly (also morally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:35 | “And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.” Word: ὀρθῶς (orthōs) | |
| Luke 7:43 | “Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.” Word: ὀρθῶς (orthōs) | |
| Luke 10:28 | “And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.” Word: ὀρθῶς (orthōs) | |
| Luke 20:21 | “And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:” Word: ὀρθῶς (orthōs) |