ἀνορθόω
anorthóō
G461 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
to restore to an upright position, to straighten or make straight again, especially of that which was previously bent, corrupted, or weakened; in extended sense, to reestablish, set right, repair, or renew, particularly in reference to physical healing (such as making straight a bent back or body part), or metaphorically, to restore vigor, moral integrity, or social standing.
Semantic Range
to straighten up physically, to restore to an upright position, to make right again, to revive or renew, to restore physical health, to reestablish, to encourage or strengthen (metaphorical)
Root / Etymology
From ἀνά (up, again) and a verb derivative from the base of ὀρθός (straight, upright). The compound literally means 'to make upright again' or 'to restore to straightness.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, ἀνορθόω primarily referred to physical actions: restoring something to an upright or proper position, such as straightening a road, repairing a wall, or setting up again what had fallen. In the Septuagint, it may be used for repairing or reinstating objects or structures, often in a context of restoration. In the New Testament, it occurs (e.g., Luke 13:13, Hebrews 12:12) in both the physical sense (Jesus restoring a bent woman to uprightness) and the metaphorical sense (strengthening or encouraging those weakened, especially in moral or spiritual vigor). English translations typically use expressions such as 'make straight,' 'restore,' or 'set up,' but may miss the specific nuance of recovery from a prior state of deficiency or decay. The verb conveys not only correction but also renewal or reinvigoration. Related words: ὀρθόω (to make straight), which focuses simply on straightening rather than renewal or restoration after loss.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ἀνά and a derivative of the base of ὀρθός; to straighten up:--lift (set) up, make straight.
Root Family
ὀρθ- (diórthōsis) — to make straight, to correct, to set right
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| G1357 | διόρθωσις | of thorough correction |
| G1882 | ἐπανόρθωσις | restorative correction |
| G1930 | ἐπιδιορθόω | you might further set right for yourself |
| G2735 | κατόρθωμα | |
| G3717 | ὀρθός | straight ones |
Word Forms
3 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G461-01 |
ἀνορθώσατε | anorthosate | V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL |
straighten | Make upright again! | make upright again | 1 |
G461-02 |
ἀνορθώσω | anorthoso | V FUT ACT IND 1P SG |
I will restore | I will make upright again | I will restore | 1 |
G461-03 |
ἀνωρθώθη | anorthothe | V AOR PASS IND 3P SG |
she was made straight | was restored upright | was restored upright | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G461-03 |
Luke 13:13 | ἀνωρθώθη | anorthothe | V AOR PASS IND 3P SG |
she was made straight | was restored upright | was restored upright |
G461-02 |
Acts 15:16 | ἀνορθώσω | anorthoso | V FUT ACT IND 1P SG |
I will restore | I will make upright again | I will restore |
G461-01 |
Hebrews 12:12 | ἀνορθώσατε | anorthosate | V AOR ACT IMP 2P PL |
straighten | Make upright again! | make upright again |