δεξιός (dexiós) — Right

Greek word study: δεξιός (dexiós), Strong's G1188. the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)

GreekStrong's G1188
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Greek word
δεξιός (dexiós)

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the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)

Word study
Derivation: from G1209 (δέχομαι);

KJV translation words: right (hand, side)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1188 is tagged on 54 words in 54 verses across 13 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in Revelation 13:16.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

the right hand ×20right hand ×17right ×15the right ×1the right hands ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

δεξιῶν ×23δεξιᾷ ×13δεξιὰν ×4δεξιᾶς ×4δεξιὰ ×2δεξιά ×2δεξιόν ×2δεξιοῖς ×1δεξιὰς ×1δεξιὸς ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×12Revelation ×9Mark ×7Acts ×7Luke ×6Hebrews ×5John ×2Romans ×1

Verses (first 25 of 54)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1209 δέχομαι (déchomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1187 δεξιολάβος (dexiolábos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does dexiós (G1188) mean?

The right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes).

How is G1188 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1188 as: right (hand, side).

How often does δεξιός (dexiós) appear?

Strong's G1188 is tagged on 54 words in 54 verses across 13 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:29 and last appears in Revelation 13:16.