Original Word: ὀρθός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: orthos
Pronunciation: or-thos'
Phonetic Spelling: (or-thos')
Definition: Straight, upright, correct
Meaning: upright, straight, direct.

straight, upright.

Probably from the base of oros; right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct -- straight, upright.

see GREEK oros

3717 orthós – properly, straight (upright); (figuratively) morally-right; straight ("upright"); virtuous because straightforward (morally acceptable). See Heb 12:13.

["In earlier Greek, orthos meant 'straight up and down' while eythos meant 'straight on the horizontal plane' " (L & N, p 703, fn 8).]

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
straight, upright
NASB Translation
straight (1), upright (1).

STRONGS NT 3717: ὀρθός

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)).

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of uprightness and correctness in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by words such as יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's Hebrew 3477), which means "straight" or "upright," and צַדִּיק (tsaddiq, Strong's Hebrew 6662), meaning "righteous" or "just." These terms similarly convey the idea of living in accordance with God's standards and maintaining moral integrity.

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 correctness and uprightness. It is used in contexts that highlight the importance of moral integrity and proper conduct. For instance, in the Berean Standard Bible, Acts 14:10 states, "and said in a loud voice, 'Stand up on your feet!' And the man jumped up and began to walk." Here, ὀρθός is used to describe the physical act of standing upright, symbolizing restoration and healing.

The term also carries a metaphorical weight, often associated with the righteousness and truth that believers are called to embody. In a broader theological context, ὀρθός can be seen as a reflection of divine order and the alignment of human actions with God's will. This alignment is not merely about physical posture but extends to the spiritual and ethical dimensions of life, urging believers to live in a manner that is straight and true according to biblical teachings.

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