Orthós — G3717

Definition

adjective

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

1. upright

Usually translated as

straight, upright

Origin

probably from the base of G3735

• óros (G3735)

Occurrences

Orthós occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Hebrews (1)

• Acts 14:10 — Said with a loud voice, Stand upright (ὀρθός) on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
• Hebrews 12:13 — And make straight (ὀρθὰς) paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.