Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3717

Strong's G3717 · Greek

ὀρθός

orthos · /or-thos'/

Number
G3717
Language
Greek
Original word
ὀρθός
Transliteration
orthos
Pronunciation
or-thos'
KJV occurrences
2 verses

Definition

probably from the base of 3735; right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct:--straight, upright.

KJV: straight, upright

Root / derivation: probably from the base of 3735

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀρθός across 2 verses.

straight1×
upright1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3717 (orthos) mean?

probably from the base of 3735; right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct:--straight, upright.

How many times does G3717 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3717 (ὀρθός) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “straight.”

How is orthos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3717 is rendered as “straight” (1×), “upright” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ὀρθός come from?

probably from the base of 3735