ἀνορθόω (anorthóō) — Lift up

Greek word study: ἀνορθόω (anorthóō), Strong's G461. to straighten up

GreekStrong's G461
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀνορθόω (anorthóō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to straighten up

Word study
Derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and a derivative of the base of G3717 (ὀρθός);

KJV translation words: lift (set) up, make straight

Where this word appears

Strong's G461 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 13:13 and last appears in Hebrews 12:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

I will set upright ×1do lift up ×1she was made straight ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀνορθώσατε ×1ἀνορθώσω ×1ἀνωρθώθη ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×1Acts ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Luke 13:13 — ἀνωρθώθη — she was made straight
  • Acts 15:16 — ἀνορθώσω — I will set upright
  • Hebrews 12:12 — ἀνορθώσατε — do lift up

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G303 ἀνά (aná), G3717 ὀρθός (orthós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1882 ἐπανόρθωσις (epanórthōsis).

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 anorthóō (G461) mean?

To straighten up.

How is G461 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G461 as: lift (set) up, make straight.

How often does ἀνορθόω (anorthóō) appear?

Strong's G461 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 13:13 and last appears in Hebrews 12:12.