Strong's Lexicon orthros: Dawn, early morning Original Word: ὄρθρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ὀρθός (orthos), meaning "straight" or "upright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of dawn or early morning is שַׁחַר (shachar), Strong's Hebrew 7837, which also conveys the idea of the first light of day and is used in similar contexts of seeking God early. Usage: The term "orthros" refers to the early part of the day, specifically the time just before or at dawn. It is used to describe the period of early morning when light begins to appear, often associated with the time for prayer or significant events in biblical narratives. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, the early morning was a significant time for prayer, reflection, and beginning daily activities. The concept of rising early to seek God is a recurring theme in biblical literature, emphasizing diligence, devotion, and the pursuit of righteousness. The early morning was also a time when important events or divine encounters were believed to occur, symbolizing new beginnings and the light of God's presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition daybreak, dawn NASB Translation daybreak (1), early in the morning (1), early dawn (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3722: ὄρθροςὄρθρος, ὄρθρου, ὁ (from ὈΡΩ, ὄρνυμι to stir up, rouse; cf. Latinorior,ortus), from Hesiod down; the Sept. for שַׁחַר dawn, and several times for בֹּקֶר; daybreak, dawn: ὄρθρου βαθέος or βαθέως (see βαθέως and βαθύς (on the genitive cf. Winers Grammar, § 30, 11; Buttmann, § 132, 26)), at early dawn, Luke 24:1; ὄρθρου, at daybreak, at dawn, early in the morning, John 8:2 (Hesiod, Works, 575; the Sept. Jeremiah 25:4; Jeremiah 33:5 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance early in the morning. From the same as oros; dawn (as sun-rise, rising of light); by extension, morn -- early in the morning. see GREEK oros Forms and Transliterations όρθροις ορθρον όρθρον ὄρθρον όρθρος ορθρου όρθρου ὄρθρου orthron órthron orthrou órthrouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 24:1 N-GMSGRK: τῶν σαββάτων ὄρθρου βαθέως ἐπὶ NAS: day of the week, at early dawn, they came KJV: [day] of the week, very early in the morning, they came INT: of the week morning very early to John 8:2 N-GMS Acts 5:21 N-AMS Strong's Greek 3722 |
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