G1882: ἐπανόρθωσις
epanórthōsis · “correcting”
Definition
a straightening up again, i.e. (figuratively) rectification (reformation)
KJV translates it as: correction
Word origin: from a compound of G1909 (ἐπί) and G461 (ἀνορθόω);
Extended definition
ἐπ-αν-όρθωσις, -εως, ἡ
(ἐπανορθόω, to correct, restore; of. 2Ma.2:22) [in LXX: I Est.8:52, 1Ma.14:34 * ;]
correction: of life, 2Ti.3:16 (cf. MM, Exp., xiv).†
(AS)
(ἐπανορθόω, to correct, restore; of. 2Ma.2:22) [in LXX: I Est.8:52, 1Ma.14:34 * ;]
correction: of life, 2Ti.3:16 (cf. MM, Exp., xiv).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1882 is translated
- correction, ×1
Bible verses with G1882 (epanórthōsis)
Epanórthōsis appears in 1 verse.
- 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: