δεξιᾶς
dexiós
right
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.
Acts 3:7 · Word #5
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.A GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | right |
| Literal | right |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δεξιός |
| Strong's | G1188 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1188-03
of the right hand
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine, singular, genitive (attributive/substantival use); denotes relation or possession of the right side/hand. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form denotes possession or relation, referring to something belonging to or associated with the right hand/right side. "Of the right hand" preserves both the feminine singular genitive morphology and the core meaning tied to the right as the receiving hand. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of the right hand
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "right hand". |