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ὀρθός G3717

G3717 is the Greek word ὀρθός, transliterated orthós. The King James Version most often renders it upright.

Word: ὀρθόςTransliteration: orthósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct.

Where it comes from

probably from the base of G3735 (ὄρος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

upright 1×straight 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: straight, upright.

Verses using ὀρθός

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 14:10 · KJV

Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

Hebrews 12:13 · KJV

And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3717 mean?

G3717 is the Greek word ὀρθός (orthós), meaning right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct.

How is G3717 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it upright (1 time), straight (1 time).

How many times does G3717 appear in the Bible?

ὀρθός (orthós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3717 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the base of G3735 (ὄρος).

Nearby entries

G3714 · ὀρεινός — mountainous, i.e. (feminine by implication…G3715 · ὄρεξις — excitement of the mind, i.e. longing after G3716 · ὀρθοποδέω — to be straight-footed, i.e. (figuratively)…G3718 · ὀρθοτομέω G3719 · ὀρθρίζω — to use the dawn, i.e. (by implication) to…G3720 · ὀρθρινός — relating to the dawn, i.e. matutinal (as an…

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