ὀρθῶς

orthōs

Number

G3723

Language

Greek

Original word

ὀρθῶς

Transliteration

orthōs

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

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

KJV: plain, right(-ly)

Root / derivation: adverb from G3717 (ὀρθός);

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀρθῶς across 3 verses.

plain1×

right1×

rightly1×

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

Mark1 verse

And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Luke2 verses

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

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

What does Strong's G3723 (orthōs) mean?

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

How many times does G3723 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3723 (ὀρθῶς) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “plain.”

How is orthōs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3723 is rendered as “plain” (1×), “right” (1×), “rightly” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ὀρθῶς come from?

adverb from G3717 (ὀρθός);