What does epanorthosis mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G1882

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

correction, reformation, improvement, 2 Tim. 3:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπανόρθωσις

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with epanorthosis

These are the most notable occurrences of epanorthosis (G1882) across the King James Bible.

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about epanorthosis

What does epanorthosis mean in Greek?

Strong's G1882 (epanorthosis) is a Greek word that means: correction, reformation, improvement, 2 Tim. 3:16* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does epanorthosis appear in the Bible?

The word epanorthosis (G1882) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1882?

Strong's G1882 is epanorthosis, a Greek word defined as: correction, reformation, improvement, 2 Tim. 3:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is epanorthosis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

epanorthosis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.