Strong's Lexicon orthrinos: Early morning, at dawn Original Word: ὀρθρινός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὄρθρος (orthros), meaning "dawn" or "early morning." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of early morning is שַׁחַר (shachar), Strong's Hebrew #7837, which also means dawn or early light. Usage: The term "orthrinos" is used to describe something that occurs in the early morning or at dawn. It conveys the idea of the first light of day, a time often associated with new beginnings, preparation, and anticipation. In the context of the New Testament, it can denote the time of day when certain events or actions take place, emphasizing the freshness and newness of the morning. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, the early morning was a significant time for prayer, work, and important activities. The dawn was seen as a time of renewal and hope, marking the transition from night to day. In the Jewish tradition, morning prayers were an essential part of daily worship, and the early morning was often a time for seeking God’s presence and guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom orthros Definition early NASB Translation early in the morning (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3720: ὀρθρινόςὀρθρινός, 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).) 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 Forms and Transliterations ορθριναι ὀρθριναὶ ορθρινή ορθρινών orthrinai orthrinaìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 24:22 Adj-NFPGRK: ἡμᾶς γενόμεναι ὀρθριναὶ ἐπὶ τὸ NAS: us. When they were at the tomb early in the morning, INT: us having been early to the |