Greek · G1357 · unreviewed

διόρθωσις

Reformation

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διόρθωσις G1357
Pronunciation diórthōsis

What does διόρθωσις (diórthōsis) mean in the Bible?

διόρθωσις (diórthōsis) is a Greek word meaning "reformation". διόρθωσις, -εως, ἡ (see supr.

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Meaning

reformation
Extended definition

Correcting or straightening what is crooked; institutional reform through divine appointment or legal restructuring.

1a making straight.
2a reforming, reformation (used in late writers of laws, etc.): Heb.9:10 (Cremer, 807). διόρθωμα, -τος, τό (διορθόω, to make straight, set right), a correction, reform: Act.24:3. διόρθωσις, -εως, ἡ (see supr.),
1a making straight.
2a reforming, reformation (used in late writers of laws, etc.): Heb.9:10 (Cremer, 807).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

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Genitive · Singular · Feminine Heb 9:10
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