δεξιᾷ

dexiós

his right hand

Having to do with the right side, especially the right hand; pertaining to or located on the right as opposed to the left. In broader contexts, denotes right as a direction, side of honor, or designated position, commonly associated with the right hand of a person or of a thing. Can be used adjectivally ('right, on the right side') or substantivally ('right hand, right side'). In figurative contexts, may refer to a position of honor or favor.

G1188

Acts 5:31 · Word #9

Lexicon G1188

Lemmaδεξιός
Transliterationdexiós
Strong'sG1188
DefinitionHaving to do with the right side, especially the right hand; pertaining to or located on the right as opposed to the left. In broader contexts, denotes right as a direction, side of honor, or designated position, commonly associated with the right hand of a person or of a thing. Can be used adjectivally ('right, on the right side') or substantivally ('right hand, right side'). In figurative contexts, may refer to a position of honor or favor.

Morphology ADJ.S DAT F SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun
Case DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phrasehis right hand
Literalright-hand

Lexical Info

Lemmaδεξιός
Strong'sG1188

SIBI-P1 Translation G1188-01

the right hand

Morphological NotesGr,NS,,,,NFS — substantive adjective, nominative, feminine, singular.
Rendering RationaleAs a feminine nominative singular substantive adjective, it functions as a noun meaning "the right (one)," commonly referring to the right hand. The rendering preserves both the directional contrast (right vs. left) and the substantival feminine usage.

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