1188. dexios

Lexicon

dexios: Right (as in right hand or right side)

Original Word: δεξιός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: dexios
Pronunciation: deh-xee-os'
Phonetic Spelling: (dex-ee-os')
Definition: Right (as in right hand or right side)
Meaning: on the right hand, right hand, right.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

right hand or side.

From dechomai; the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes) -- right (hand, side).

see GREEK dechomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
perhaps a prim. word
Definition
the right hand or side
NASB Translation
right (22), right hand (31), right-hand (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1188: δεξιός

δεξιός, δεξιά, δεξιόν (from δέχομαι, future δέξομαι, or from δέκω, which is akin to δείκνυμι; properly, of that hand which is accustomed to take told of as well as to point out; just as ἄξιος comes from ἄξω, future of ἄγω; (cf. Curtius, §§ 11, 266)), the right: Matthew 5:29, 39; Luke 22:50; John 18:10; Revelation 10:2; ἡ δεξιά χείρ, Matthew 5:30; Luke 6:6; Acts 3:7; Revelation 1:16; Revelation 13:16; and (with χείρ omitted) ἡ δεξιά (like ἡ ἀριστερά), Matthew 6:3; Matthew 27:29; Revelation 1:20; Revelation 2:1; Revelation 5:7; ἐπί τήν δεξιάν (on the right hand i. e.) at the right side, Revelation 5:1 (but others take it more closely, in the right hand; cf. Revelation 5:7 and Revelation 20:1); διδόναι τήν δεξιάν or τάς δεξιᾶς, to pledge either a mutual friendship, or a compact, by joining the right hands: Galatians 2:9 (1 Macc. 6:58 1 Macc. 11:50, 62, 66 1 Macc. 13:50; 2 Macc. 11:26 2Macc. 12:11 2Macc. 13:22; cf. Gesenius, Thesaurus ii., pp. 566 and 599; and in secular authors as Xenophon, an. 1, 6, 6; 2, 5, 3; Josephus, Antiquities 18, 9, 3 δεξιάν τέ καί πίστιν διδόναι τίνι); God is said to have done something τῇ δεξιά αὐτοῦ with his right hand i. e., according to Hebrew idiom, by his own power (cf. Winer's Grammar, 214 (201)): Acts 2:33; Acts 5:31; τά ὅπλα τά δεξιά, arms carried in the right hand and used for attack, as the sword, the spear, καί ἀριστερά those carried in the left hand, for the purpose of defense, as the shield: 2 Corinthians 6:7; τά δεξιά μέρη τοῦ πλοίου, John 21:6. τά δεξιά the right side (Winer's Grammar, 176 (166)): Mark 16:5; ἐκ δεξιῶν τίνος on one's right hand (Latinadalicuiusdextram), Matthew 25:33; Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:27; Luke 1:11; Luke 23:33; εἶναι, Acts 2:25 (from Psalm 15:8 (), he is at my right hand, namely, as a leader, to sustain me). As in this expression the Greeks use the preposition ἐκ, so the Hebrews sometimes use מִן (מִימִין from i. e. at the right, פְּ מֵאֵצֶל from i. e. at the side of anyone) and the Romansab (sedereadextraalicuis,proximumesseabaliquo), because they define the position of one standing or sitting next another by proceeding from the one next to whom he is said to stand or sit (cf. Winer's Grammar, 367 (344)). καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν καί ἐξ εὐωνύμων τίνος βασιλέως, to occupy the places of honor nearest the king, Matthew 20:21, 23; Mark 10:37, 40; (יָשַׁב פְּ לִימִין, 1 Kings 2:19; Psalm 44:10 ()). Hence, after Psalm 109:1 () as applied to the Messiah (Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42), Christ is said to have ascended καθῆσθαι or καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν (at or on the right hand) of God, Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; Mark 16:19; Luke 22:69; Acts 2:34; Hebrews 1:13; εἶναι or καθίσαι ἐν δεξιά τοῦ Θεοῦ, Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:12; Hebrews 12:2 — to indicate that he has become a partner in God's universal government (cf. Knapp, De J. Chr. ad dextram dei sedente, in his Scripts var. arg., p. 41ff; (Stuart, Commentary on Hebrews, excurs. iv.)). That these expressions are to be understood in this figurative sense, and not of a fixed and definite place in the highest heavens (as Chr. From Fritzsche in Nov. Opuscc. acad., p. 209ff tries to prove, after the orthodox theologians of the reformed church), will be questioned by no one who carefully considers Revelation 3:21. Christ is once spoken of as ἑστώς ἐκ δεξιῶν τοῦ Θεοῦ, as though in indignation at his adversaries (according to others, to welcome his martyred servant) he had risen from his heavenly throne, Acts 7:55f.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From the base of δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning "to receive" or "to accept."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • יָמִין (yamin) • Strong's Hebrew 3225: This Hebrew term is often translated as "right hand" or "right side" and carries similar connotations of strength, favor, and authority as "dexios" in the Greek. It is used in various Old Testament passages to denote the right hand as a place of honor and power, such as in Genesis 48:14, where Jacob crosses his hands to place his right hand on Ephraim's head, signifying blessing and favor.

Usage: The word "dexios" appears in various contexts in the New Testament, often referring to the right hand or side, symbolizing a place of honor, authority, or power. It is used in both literal descriptions and figurative language.

Context: The Greek word "δεξιός" (dexios) is frequently used in the New Testament to denote the right hand or right side, often symbolizing a position of favor or authority. In the cultural context of the Bible, the right hand was traditionally seen as a place of honor and strength. This is evident in passages where Jesus is described as sitting at the right hand of God, indicating His exalted status and divine authority (e.g., Mark 16:19, "After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.").

The right hand is also associated with acts of blessing and power. For instance, in Matthew 25:33, Jesus describes the final judgment, saying, "He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left," signifying the right side as the place for the righteous. Additionally, the right hand is used in the context of oaths and covenants, as seen in Galatians 2:9, where Paul mentions extending "the right hand of fellowship."

Metaphorically, "dexios" can represent divine support and protection, as seen in Psalm 16:8 (quoted in Acts 2:25), "I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken." This usage underscores the right hand as a symbol of God's sustaining presence and power.

Forms and Transliterations

δεξια δεξιά δεξιὰ δεξιᾷ δεξία δεξιαν δεξιάν δεξιὰν δεξιας δεξιάς δεξιὰς δεξιᾶς δεξιοις δεξιοίς δεξιοῖς δεξιον δεξιόν δεξιὸν δεξιος δεξιός δεξιὸς δεξιού δεξιώ δεξιων δεξιών δεξιῶν dexia dexiá dexià dexiā̂i dexian dexiàn dexias dexiàs dexiâs dexiois dexioîs dexion dexión dexiòn dexiôn dexiōn dexiō̂n dexios dexiòs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 5:29 Adj-NMS
GRK: σου ὁ δεξιὸς σκανδαλίζει σε
NAS: If your right eye makes you stumble,
KJV: if thy right eye offend
INT: of you right cause to stumble you

Matthew 5:30 Adj-NFS
GRK: εἰ ἡ δεξιά σου χεὶρ
NAS: If your right hand makes you stumble,
KJV: if thy right hand offend
INT: if the right of you hand

Matthew 5:39 Adj-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν δεξιὰν σιαγόνα σου
NAS: slaps you on your right cheek,
KJV: on thy right cheek, turn
INT: on the right cheek of you

Matthew 6:3 Adj-NFS
GRK: ποιεῖ ἡ δεξιά σου
NAS: know what your right hand is doing,
KJV: what thy right hand doeth:
INT: does the right hand of you

Matthew 20:21 Adj-GMP
GRK: εἷς ἐκ δεξιῶν σου καὶ
NAS: one on Your right and one
KJV: on thy right hand, and the other
INT: one on [the] right hand of you and

Matthew 20:23 Adj-GMP
GRK: καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν μου καὶ
NAS: but to sit on My right and on [My] left,
KJV: on my right hand, and on
INT: to sit on [the] right hand of me and

Matthew 22:44 Adj-GMP
GRK: Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου ἕως
NAS: SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, UNTIL
KJV: on my right hand, till I make
INT: Sit on [the] right hand of me until

Matthew 25:33 Adj-GMP
GRK: πρόβατα ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ τὰ
NAS: the sheep on His right, and the goats
KJV: on his right hand, but the goats
INT: [the] sheep on [the] right hand of him

Matthew 25:34 Adj-GMP
GRK: τοῖς ἐκ δεξιῶν αὐτοῦ Δεῦτε
NAS: to those on His right, 'Come,
KJV: his right hand, Come,
INT: to those on [the] right hand of him Come

Matthew 26:64 Adj-GMP
GRK: καθήμενον ἐκ δεξιῶν τῆς δυνάμεως
NAS: SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER,
KJV: on the right hand of power,
INT: sitting at [the] right hand of Power

Matthew 27:29 Adj-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ δεξιᾷ αὐτοῦ καὶ
NAS: and a reed in His right hand; and they knelt down
KJV: his right hand: and
INT: in the right hand of him and

Matthew 27:38 Adj-GMP
GRK: εἷς ἐκ δεξιῶν καὶ εἷς
NAS: with Him, one on the right and one
KJV: one on the right hand, and another
INT: one at [the] right hand and one

Mark 10:37 Adj-GMP
GRK: σου ἐκ δεξιῶν καὶ εἷς
NAS: one on Your right and one
KJV: on thy right hand, and the other
INT: of [us] at your right hand and one

Mark 10:40 Adj-GMP
GRK: καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν μου ἢ
NAS: But to sit on My right or
KJV: on my right hand and on
INT: [the] to sit at [the] right hand of me or

Mark 12:36 Adj-GMP
GRK: Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου ἕως
NAS: SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, UNTIL
KJV: on my right hand, till I make
INT: Sit at right hand of me until

Mark 14:62 Adj-GMP
GRK: ἀνθρώπου ἐκ δεξιῶν καθήμενον τῆς
NAS: SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER,
KJV: on the right hand of power,
INT: of man at [the] right hand sitting of the

Mark 15:27 Adj-GMP
GRK: ἕνα ἐκ δεξιῶν καὶ ἕνα
NAS: with Him, one on His right and one
KJV: on his right hand, and
INT: one at [the] right hand and one

Mark 16:5 Adj-DNP
GRK: ἐν τοῖς δεξιοῖς περιβεβλημένον στολὴν
NAS: sitting at the right, wearing
KJV: on the right side, clothed
INT: on the right clothed with a robe

Mark 16:19 Adj-GMP
GRK: ἐκάθισεν ἐκ δεξιῶν τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: and sat down at the right hand of God.
KJV: sat on the right hand of God.
INT: sat at [the] right hand of God

Luke 1:11 Adj-GMP
GRK: ἑστὼς ἐκ δεξιῶν τοῦ θυσιαστηρίου
NAS: to him, standing to the right of the altar
KJV: on the right side of the altar
INT: standing at [the] right of the altar

Luke 6:6 Adj-NFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ ἡ δεξιὰ ἦν ξηρά
NAS: there whose right hand was withered.
KJV: a man whose right hand was
INT: of him the right was withered

Luke 20:42 Adj-GMP
GRK: Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου
NAS: TO MY LORD, SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND,
KJV: on my right hand,
INT: Sit at [the] right hand of me

Luke 22:50 Adj-ANS
GRK: αὐτοῦ τὸ δεξιόν
NAS: and cut off his right ear.
KJV: cut off his right ear.
INT: his right

Luke 22:69 Adj-GMP
GRK: καθήμενος ἐκ δεξιῶν τῆς δυνάμεως
NAS: WILL BE SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND of the power
KJV: on the right hand of the power
INT: sitting at [the] right hand of the power

Luke 23:33 Adj-GMP
GRK: μὲν ἐκ δεξιῶν ὃν δὲ
NAS: one on the right and the other
KJV: one on the right hand, and the other
INT: indeed on [the] right one moreover

Strong's Greek 1188
54 Occurrences

δεξιά — 17 Occ.
δεξιὰν — 4 Occ.
δεξιᾶς — 5 Occ.
δεξιῶν — 23 Occ.
δεξιοῖς — 1 Occ.
δεξιόν — 3 Occ.
δεξιὸς — 1 Occ.