Strong's Lexicon diorthosis: Reformation, correction, improvement Original Word: διόρθωσις Word Origin: From the Greek verb διορθόω (diorthoō), meaning "to make straight" or "to correct." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διόρθωσις, the concept of correction or reformation can be related to Hebrew terms such as תִּקּוּן (tiqqun), meaning "repair" or "restoration," and שׁוּב (shuv), meaning "to return" or "to repent." Usage: The term διόρθωσις refers to the act of setting things right or making improvements. In a biblical context, it is often associated with the idea of reforming or correcting practices, particularly in religious or moral contexts. It implies a restoration to an intended state of order or righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of διόρθωσις would have been understood in various contexts, such as legal, educational, or moral corrections. In the Jewish context, it aligns with the prophetic call to return to God's ways and the reform of religious practices. The term is significant in the context of the New Testament, where it reflects the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, emphasizing the fulfillment and correction of previous practices through Christ. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1357: διόρθωμαδιόρθωμα, διορθωματος, τό (from διορθόω, to set right); correction, amendment, reform: Acts 24:2-3L T Tr WH for R G κατορθωμάτων. (Hippocrates, Aristotle, Polybius 3, 13; Plutarch, Numbers 17; (Diogenes Laërtius 10, 121; (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 250f).) STRONGS NT 1357: διόρθωσιςδιόρθωσις, διορθώσεως, ἡ (from διορθόω); 1. properly, in a physical sense, a making straight, restoring to its natural and normal condition something which in some way protrudes or has got out of line, as (in Hippocrates) broken or misshapen limbs. 2. of acts and institutions, reformation: καιρός διορθώσεως a season of reformation, or the perfecting of things, referring to the times of the Messiah, Hebrews 9:10. (Aristotle, Pol. 3, 1, 4 (p. 1275{b}, 13); νόμου, de mund. 6, p. 400{b}, 29; (cf. Josephus, contra Apion 2, 20, 2); Polybius 3, 118, 12 τῶν πολιτευματων, Diodorus 1, 75 τῶν ἁμαρτημάτων, Josephus, Antiquities 2, 4, 4; b. j. 1, 20, 1; others; (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 250f).) From a compound of dia and a derivative of orthos, meaning to straighten thoroughly; rectification, i.e. (specially) the Messianic restauration -- reformation. see GREEK dia see GREEK orthos Englishman's Concordance Acts 24:2 N-GNPGRK: σοῦ καὶ διορθωμάτων γινομένων τῷ INT: you and excellent measures being done to the Hebrews 9:10 N-GFS Strong's Greek 1357 |
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