3720. orthrinos

Lexicon

orthrinos: Early morning, at dawn

Original Word: ὀρθρινός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: orthrinos
Pronunciation: or-three-NOS
Phonetic Spelling: (or-thrin-os')
Definition: Early morning, at dawn
Meaning: early

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

morning.

From orthros; relating to the dawn, i.e. Matutinal (as an epithet of Venus, especially brilliant in the early day) -- morning.

see GREEK orthros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from orthros
Definition
early
NASB Translation
early in the morning (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3720: ὀρθρινός

ὀρθρινός, ὀρθρινή ὀρθρινον (from ὄρθρος; cf. ἡμερινός, ἑσπερινός, ὀπωρινός, πρωϊνός a poetic (Anth.) and later form for ὄρθριος (see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 51; Sturz, De dial. Maced. et Alex., p. 186; (Winers Grammar, 25)), early: Revelation 22:16 Rec.; Luke 24:22 L T Tr WH. (Hosea 6:4; Wis. 11:23 (22).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὄρθρος (orthros), meaning "dawn" or "early morning."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 7837: שַׁחַר (shachar) • meaning "dawn" or "morning."
• Strong's Hebrew 1242: בֹּקֶר (boqer) • meaning "morning" or "daybreak."

These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the significance of the morning as a time for new beginnings and divine encounters, paralleling the Greek concept of ὀρθρινός.

Usage: The term ὀρθρινός is used in the context of describing events or actions that take place during the early morning hours. It emphasizes the time of day when something occurs, often associated with the beginning of a new day or a fresh start.

Context: The Greek word ὀρθρινός appears in the New Testament to denote activities or occurrences that happen at dawn. This term is closely related to the concept of new beginnings and the freshness of the early morning. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, the early morning was often a time for prayer, reflection, and preparation for the day's activities. The use of ὀρθρινός in Scripture highlights the significance of the dawn as a time of renewal and divine encounter.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the idea of rising early to seek God or to engage in important tasks. The early morning is depicted as a time of quiet and solitude, ideal for spiritual pursuits and communion with God. This aligns with the biblical theme of seeking God earnestly and prioritizing spiritual matters at the start of the day.

The concept of the early morning as a sacred time is echoed throughout Scripture, where figures such as Jesus and the psalmists are described as rising early to pray and seek God's guidance. The use of ὀρθρινός underscores the importance of dedicating the first part of the day to spiritual devotion and the pursuit of righteousness.

Forms and Transliterations

ορθριναι ὀρθριναὶ ορθρινή ορθρινών orthrinai orthrinaì

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 24:22 Adj-NFP
GRK: ἡμᾶς γενόμεναι ὀρθριναὶ ἐπὶ τὸ
NAS: us. When they were at the tomb early in the morning,
INT: us having been early to the

Strong's Greek 3720
1 Occurrence

ὀρθριναὶ — 1 Occ.