3723. orthós

Lexicon

orthós: Straight, upright, correct, right

Original Word: ὀρθός
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: orthós
Pronunciation: or-thos'
Phonetic Spelling: (or-thoce')
Definition: Straight, upright, correct, right
Meaning: rightly.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

plain, rightly.

Adverb from orthos; in a straight manner, i.e. (figuratively) correctly (also morally) -- plain, right(-ly).

see GREEK orthos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 3723 orthṓs (an adverb, derived from 3717 /orthós) – properly, straight (without deviation); correctly ("rightly") because conforming to the proper norm (standard). See 3717 (orthos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from orthos
Definition
rightly
NASB Translation
correctly (3), plainly (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3723: ὀρθῶς

ὀρθῶς (ὀρθός), adverb, rightly: Mark 7:35; Luke 7:43; Luke 10:28; Luke 20:21. (Aeschylus and Herodotus down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of ὀρνύω (ornyō), meaning "to rise" or "to set in motion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3477 יָשָׁר (yashar): Meaning "straight," "upright," or "right," often used to describe moral integrity and righteousness.
• H4339 מֵישָׁר (meyshar): Meaning "evenness," "uprightness," or "equity," used in contexts of fairness and justice.

These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with ὀρθός, emphasizing the importance of living in a manner that is aligned with God's righteous standards.

Usage: In the New Testament, ὀρθός is used to describe something that is straight or upright, often in a moral or ethical sense. It can refer to physical posture or to the correctness of one's actions or beliefs.

Context: The Greek word ὀρθός appears in the New Testament to emphasize the concept of righteousness and correctness. It is used to describe both physical and moral uprightness. For instance, in the context of healing, it can refer to the restoration of physical health and proper function, as seen in the miraculous healings performed by Jesus and the apostles. The term also extends to the moral and ethical realm, where it underscores the importance of living in accordance with divine principles and truth.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ὀρθός is used in passages that highlight the importance of aligning one's life with God's standards. This alignment is not merely about external actions but involves an inner transformation that reflects God's righteousness. The word serves as a reminder of the call to live a life that is pleasing to God, characterized by integrity and uprightness.

The concept of ὀρθός is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where God's people are continually called to walk in His ways, adhering to His commandments and living out His truth. This call to uprightness is a central theme throughout Scripture, reflecting God's desire for His people to embody His character in their daily lives.

Forms and Transliterations

ορθως ορθώς ὀρθῶς orthos orthôs orthōs orthō̂s

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 7:35 Adv
GRK: καὶ ἐλάλει ὀρθῶς
NAS: and he [began] speaking plainly.
KJV: and he spake plain.
INT: and he spoke plainly

Luke 7:43 Adv
GRK: εἶπεν αὐτῷ Ὀρθῶς ἔκρινας
NAS: to him, You have judged correctly.
KJV: unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
INT: he said to him Rightly you have judged

Luke 10:28 Adv
GRK: δὲ αὐτῷ Ὀρθῶς ἀπεκρίθης τοῦτο
NAS: to him, You have answered correctly; DO
KJV: Thou hast answered right: this
INT: moreover to him Rightly you have answered this

Luke 20:21 Adv
GRK: οἴδαμεν ὅτι ὀρθῶς λέγεις καὶ
NAS: and teach correctly, and You are not partial
KJV: and teachest rightly, neither
INT: we know that rightly you say and

Strong's Greek 3723
4 Occurrences

ὀρθῶς — 4 Occ.