Strong's Lexicon katorthóma: Accomplishment, success, achievement Original Word: κατορθώμα Word Origin: Derived from the verb κατορθόω (katorthoō), which means "to set right" or "to accomplish successfully." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "katorthóma," similar concepts can be found in words like צָלַח (tsalach, Strong's 6743), meaning "to prosper" or "to succeed," and יָשַׁר (yashar, Strong's 3474), meaning "to be right" or "to be straight." Usage: The term "katorthóma" refers to a successful action or achievement, often implying a sense of moral or virtuous accomplishment. It is used to denote acts that are not only successful in a practical sense but also align with ethical or divine standards. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "katorthóma" was associated with the idea of achieving excellence or virtue (areté). It was often used in philosophical contexts to describe actions that fulfilled one's purpose or duty in accordance with moral principles. In the Hellenistic world, success was not merely about personal gain but was tied to the well-being of the community and adherence to ethical norms. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for diorthóma, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2735: κατόρθωμακατόρθωμα, κατορθωματος, τό (κατορθόω to make upright, erect), a right action, a successful achievement: plural of wholesome public measures or institutions, Acts 24:2 (3) (R G; see διόρθωμα); (3Macc. 3:23; Polybius, Diodorus, Strabo, Josephus, Plutarch, Lucian). Cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 251; (Winer's 25). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance very worthy deed, public reformFrom a compound of kata and a derivative of orthos (compare diorthosis); something made fully upright, i.e. (figuratively) rectification (specially, good public administration) -- very worthy deed. see GREEK kata see GREEK orthos see GREEK diorthosis Forms and Transliterations κατορθωμάτων κατόρθωσις κατορυγώσιν κατορύξουσιν κατοχεύσεις κατόχιμοι κάτοχοι κατώρυξα κατώρυξαν κατωρχήσαντοLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance κατοικεῖτε — 1 Occ.κατοικῶν — 1 Occ. κατοικοῦντας — 9 Occ. κατοικοῦντες — 9 Occ. κατοικοῦντι — 1 Occ. κατοικούντων — 2 Occ. κατοικοῦσιν — 5 Occ. κατοίκησιν — 1 Occ. κατοικητήριον — 2 Occ. κατοικίας — 1 Occ. κάτω — 9 Occ. κατωτέρω — 1 Occ. κατώτερα — 1 Occ. καῦμα — 2 Occ. ἐκαυματίσθη — 2 Occ. ἐκαυματίσθησαν — 1 Occ. καυματίσαι — 1 Occ. καῦσιν — 1 Occ. καυσούμενα — 2 Occ. Καύσων — 1 Occ. |