"erect, upright, Acts 14:10; plain, level, straight, Heb. 12:13*"
Definition and meaning
erect, upright, Acts 14:10; plain, level, straight, Heb. 12:13*
In the original Greek the word is written: ὀρθός
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of orthos (G3717) across the King James Bible.
Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
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Common questions
Strong's G3717 (orthos) is a Greek word that means: erect, upright, Acts 14:10; plain, level, straight, Heb. 12:13* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word orthos (G3717) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3717 is orthos, a Greek word defined as: erect, upright, Acts 14:10; plain, level, straight, Heb. 12:13*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
orthos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.