1357. diorthosis

Lexicon

diorthosis: Reformation, correction, improvement

Original Word: διόρθωσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: diorthosis
Pronunciation: dee-or'-tho-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-or'-tho-sis)
Definition: Reformation, correction, improvement
Meaning: amendment, improvement, reformation.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

reformation.

From a compound of dia and a derivative of orthos, meaning to straighten thoroughly; rectification, i.e. (specially) the Messianic restauration -- reformation.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK orthos

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1357: διόρθωμα

διόρθωμα, διορθωματος, τό (from διορθόω, to set right); correction, amendment, reform: Acts 24:2-3L T Tr WH for R G κατορθωμάτων. (Hippocrates, Aristotle, Polybius 3, 13; Plutarch, Numbers 17; (Diogenes Laërtius 10, 121; (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 250f).)

STRONGS NT 1357: διόρθωσιςδιόρθωσις, διορθώσεως, ἡ (from διορθόω);

1. properly, in a physical sense, a making straight, restoring to its natural and normal condition something which in some way protrudes or has got out of line, as (in Hippocrates) broken or misshapen limbs.

2. of acts and institutions, reformation: καιρός διορθώσεως a season of reformation, or the perfecting of things, referring to the times of the Messiah, Hebrews 9:10. (Aristotle, Pol. 3, 1, 4 (p. 1275{b}, 13); νόμου, de mund. 6, p. 400{b}, 29; (cf. Josephus, contra Apion 2, 20, 2); Polybius 3, 118, 12 τῶν πολιτευματων, Diodorus 1, 75 τῶν ἁμαρτημάτων, Josephus, Antiquities 2, 4, 4; b. j. 1, 20, 1; others; (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 250f).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διορθόω (diorthoō), which means "to make straight" or "to correct."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διόρθωσις, the concept of reformation or correction can be related to Hebrew terms such as תִּקּוּן (tiqqun), which means "repair" or "restoration," and שׁוּב (shuv), meaning "to return" or "to restore." These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of returning to God's ways and the restoration of righteousness.

Usage: The word διόρθωσις is used in the New Testament to describe a process of reform or correction, particularly in a spiritual or religious context.

Context: The term διόρθωσις appears in the New Testament in the context of the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. It is found in Hebrews 9:10, where it describes the time of reformation brought about by Christ's redemptive work. The passage contrasts the temporary and external regulations of the Old Covenant with the internal and eternal transformation offered through Christ. The "time of reformation" signifies a new order where the limitations of the old sacrificial system are corrected and fulfilled in Jesus. This reformation is not merely a return to previous standards but an establishment of a new and superior covenant that addresses the heart and conscience of believers.

In Hebrews 9:10, the Berean Standard Bible reads: "They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reformation." This highlights the temporary nature of the old regulations and the transformative power of the new covenant established by Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

διορθωματων διορθωμάτων διορθωσεως διορθώσεως διοριεί διορίζει διορίζον διορίζοντα διορίζοντες διορίζοντος διορίζων διορύγμασιν διορύγματι διώρισα διώρισε διώρισεν diorthomaton diorthomáton diorthōmatōn diorthōmátōn diorthoseos diorthōseōs diorthṓseos diorthṓseōs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 24:2 N-GNP
GRK: σοῦ καὶ διορθωμάτων γινομένων τῷ
INT: you and excellent measures being done to the

Hebrews 9:10 N-GFS
GRK: μέχρι καιροῦ διορθώσεως ἐπικείμενα
NAS: until a time of reformation.
KJV: the time of reformation.
INT: until [the] time of setting things right imposed

Strong's Greek 1357
2 Occurrences

διορθωμάτων — 1 Occ.
διορθώσεως — 1 Occ.