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Lexicon :: Strong's G3717 - orthos

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ὀρθός
Transliteration
orthos (Key)
Pronunciation
or-thos'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably from the base of ὄρος (G3735)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 5:449,727

Strong’s Definitions

ὀρθός orthós, or-thos'; probably from the base of G3735; right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct:—straight, upright.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G3717 in the following manner: upright (1x), straight (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G3717 in the following manner: upright (1x), straight (1x).

  1. straight, erect

    1. upright

    2. straight, not crooked

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ὀρθός orthós, or-thos'; probably from the base of G3735; right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct:—straight, upright.
STRONGS G3717:
ὀρθός, ὀρθή, ὀρθόν (ὈΡΩ, ὄρνυμι (to stir up, set in motion; according to others, from the root, to lift up; cf. Fick iii., p. 775; Vanicek, p. 928; Curtius, p. 348)), straight, erect; i. e.
a. upright: ἀνάστηθι, Acts 14:10; so with στῆναι in 1 Esdr. 9:46, and in Greek writings, especially Homer
b. opposed to σκολιός, straight i. e. not crooked: τροχιαί, Hebrews 12:13 (for יָשָׁר, Proverbs 12:15 etc.; (Pindar, Theognis, others)).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Proverbs
12:15
Acts
14:10
Hebrews
12:13

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3717 matches the Greek ὀρθός (orthos),
which occurs 22 times in 22 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 20:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 20:11 - The king of Israel sent back this answer: “A warrior putting on his sword for battle should not boast like a warrior who has already won.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:11 - I will teach you wisdom’s ways
and lead you in straight paths.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:25 - Look straight ahead,
and fix your eyes on what lies before you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:26 - Mark out a straight path for your feet;
stay on the safe path.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:27 - Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:6 - Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you.
Everything I say is right,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:9 - My words are plain to anyone with understanding,
clear to those with knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:6 - The godliness of good people rescues them;
the ambition of treacherous people traps them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:6 - The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:15 - Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:12 - There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:14 - A wise person is hungry for knowledge,
while the fool feeds on trash.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:13 - The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:25 - There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 21:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:8 - The guilty walk a crooked path;
the innocent travel a straight road.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:16 - Everything in me will celebrate
when you speak what is right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:5 - For if they drink, they may forget the law
and not give justice to the oppressed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 31:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:9 - Tears of joy will stream down their faces,
and I will lead them home with great care.
They will walk beside quiet streams
and on smooth paths where they will not stumble.
For I am Israel’s father,
and Ephraim is my oldest child.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 1:7 - Their legs were straight, and their feet had hooves like those of a calf and shone like burnished bronze.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 2:3 - But this is what the LORD says:
“I will reward your evil with evil;
you won’t be able to pull your neck out of the noose.
You will no longer walk around proudly,
for it will be a terrible time.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 2:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 2:7 - Should you talk that way, O family of Israel?[fn]
Will the LORD’s Spirit have patience with such behavior?
If you would do what is right,
you would find my words comforting.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 3:9 - Listen to me, you leaders of Israel!
You hate justice and twist all that is right.
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