Strong's Lexicon orthos: Straight, upright, correct Original Word: ὀρθός Word Origin: Derived from the base of ὀρθόω (orthóō), meaning "to make straight" or "to set upright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3477 יָשָׁר (yashar) – meaning straight, right, or upright. - H4339 מֵישָׁר (meyshar) – meaning evenness, uprightness, or equity. Usage: The Greek word "orthos" primarily means "straight" or "upright" and is used to describe something that is correct, true, or in proper alignment. In the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of moral or doctrinal correctness, as well as physical straightness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "orthos" was significant in various fields, including philosophy, medicine, and geometry. It denoted correctness, precision, and alignment with truth or natural order. In the context of the New Testament, "orthos" reflects the Jewish and early Christian emphasis on living a life aligned with God's commandments and truth. HELPS Word-studies 3717 orthós – properly, straight (upright); (figuratively) morally-right; straight ("upright"); virtuous because straightforward (morally acceptable). See Heb 12:13. ["In earlier Greek, orthos meant 'straight up and down' while eythos meant 'straight on the horizontal plane' " (L & N, p 703, fn 8).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition straight, upright NASB Translation straight (1), upright (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3717: ὀρθόςὀρθός, ὀρθή, ὀρθόν (ὈΡΩ, ὄρνυμι (to stir up, set in motion; according to others, from the root, to lift up; cf. Fick iii., p. 775; Vanicek, p. 928; Curtius, p. 348)), straight, erect; i. e. a. upright: ἀνάστηθι, Acts 14:10; so with στῆναι in 1 Esdr. 9:46, and in Greek writings, especially Homer b. opposed to σκολιός, straight i. e. not crooked: τροχιαί, Hebrews 12:13 (for יָשָׁר, Proverbs 12:15 etc.; (Pindar, Theognis, others)). Probably from the base of oros; right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct -- straight, upright. see GREEK oros Englishman's Concordance Acts 14:10 Adj-NMSGRK: πόδας σου ὀρθός καὶ ἥλατο NAS: Stand upright on your feet. KJV: voice, Stand upright on thy INT: feet of you upright And he sprang up Hebrews 12:13 Adj-AFP Strong's Greek 3717 |
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