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ὀρθῶς G3723

G3723 is the Greek word ὀρθῶς, transliterated orthōs. The King James Version most often renders it rightly.

Word: ὀρθῶςTransliteration: orthōsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

in a straight manner, i.e. (figuratively) correctly (also morally).

Where it comes from

adverb from G3717 (ὀρθός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

rightly 2×right 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: plain, right(-ly).

Verses using ὀρθῶς

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 7:43 · KJV

Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

Luke 10:28 · KJV

And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

Luke 20:21 · KJV

And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

Common questions

What does Strong's G3723 mean?

G3723 is the Greek word ὀρθῶς (orthōs), meaning in a straight manner, i.e. (figuratively) correctly (also morally).

How is G3723 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rightly (2 times), right (1 time).

How many times does G3723 appear in the Bible?

ὀρθῶς (orthōs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3723 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from G3717 (ὀρθός).

Nearby entries

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