Strong's Lexicon aristeros: Left, left hand, left side Original Word: ἀριστερός Word Origin: Derived from a comparative of the same as 712 (aristos), meaning "best" or "excellent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is יָמִין (yamin) for right and שְׂמֹאל (semol) for left, though the cultural connotations may vary slightly. Usage: The Greek word "aristeros" is used in the New Testament to denote the left side or left hand. It is often used in contrast to "dexios," which means right or right hand. The term can be used literally to describe physical orientation or metaphorically to convey ideas of position or status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, including Jewish and Greco-Roman societies, the right side was often associated with strength, honor, and favor, while the left side could be seen as weaker or less honorable. This cultural perspective is reflected in various biblical passages where the right hand symbolizes power and blessing. However, the left side is not inherently negative but simply denotes a different position or role. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. adjective akin to aristos (best) Definition better, euph. for left, on the left NASB Translation left (3), left hand (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 710: ἀριστερόςἀριστερός, ἀριστερά, ἀριστερόν, left: Matthew 6:3; Luke 23:33; (Mark 10:37 T Tr WH, on the plural cf. Winer's Grammar, § 27, 3); ὅπλα ἀριστερά i. e. carried in the left hand, defensive weapons, 2 Corinthians 6:7. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance left hand. Apparently a comparative of the same as ariston; the left hand (as second-best) -- left (hand). see GREEK ariston Forms and Transliterations αριστερα αριστερά ἀριστερά αριστεράν αριστεράς αριστερόν αριστερων αριστερών ἀριστερῶν aristera aristerá aristeron aristerôn aristerōn aristerō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 6:3 Adj-NFSGRK: γνώτω ἡ ἀριστερά σου τί NAS: But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know KJV: not thy left hand know what INT: let know the left [hand] of you what Mark 10:37 Adj-GMP Luke 23:33 Adj-GMP 2 Corinthians 6:7 Adj-GMP Strong's Greek 710 |
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