δεξιῶν
dexiós
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.
2 Corinthians 6:7 · Word #13
Lexicon G1188
| Lemma | δεξιός |
| Transliteration | dexiós |
| Strong's | G1188 |
| Definition | 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. |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δεξιός |
| Strong's | G1188 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1188-05
of the right sides
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; genitive, neuter, plural (Gr,NS,,,,GNP) — functioning as a noun meaning "right (things/sides)" in the genitive plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive neuter plural form denotes things belonging to or characterized by the right side. Rendering as "of the right sides" preserves both the genitive case and the plural neuter substantive sense derived from the adjective. |
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