Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀριστερός”
Understanding aristerós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a comparative of the same as ἄριστον left (hand). - the left hand (as second-best)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀριστερός
Phoneticar-is-ter-os'
Transliterationaristerós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a comparative of the same as ἄριστον left (hand). - the left hand (as second-best)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:3 | “But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:” Word: ἀριστερός (aristerós) | |
| Luke 23:33 | “And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.” Word: ἀριστερός (aristerós) | |
| 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: ἀριστερός (aristerós) |