διόρθωσις
diórthōsis
G1357 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A setting right, thorough correction, or improvement; in specific contexts, the action or process of reforming or restoring what was lacking or deficient, particularly in reference to religious or cultic arrangements. The primary sense is the act of making straight or correcting what is wrong, which may extend to institutional, legal, or ritual restoration or reformation.
Semantic Range
correction, improvement, rectification, setting right, amendment, reformation (especially of ritual or institutional practices), restoration
Root / Etymology
From διά (through, thoroughly) + ὀρθόω (to make straight, correct), thus meaning 'a making thoroughly straight' or 'a complete correction'. Root ὀρθ- is related to straightness or uprightness.
Historical & Contextual Notes
διόρθωσις is a rare term in Greek literature, with its most notable occurrence in the New Testament at Hebrews 9:10, where it refers to the 'time of reformation' or 'restoration' that would replace the existing cultic practices. In classical Greek, related words such as διόρθωμα and διόρθωσις can denote correction or amendment in legal, ethical, or personal contexts, but the term itself is not common outside Hellenistic-Jewish or early Christian literature. In the context of Hebrews, διόρθωσις alludes to a period or act of setting right ritual practices, rather than merely individual moral improvement. English translations often render the word as 'reformation' or 'restoration,' but such renderings may obscure the nuance of thorough, effective correction of institutional practice. The term is not limited to theological reform, and in secular or legal contexts refers more broadly to comprehensive correction or amendment.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from a compound of διά and a derivative of ὀρθός, meaning to straighten thoroughly; rectification, i.e. (specially) the Messianic restauration:--reformation.
Root Family
διόρθωσις (diórthōsis) — thorough correction, setting right, rectification, reformation, restoration
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1357-01 |
διορθώσεως | diorthoseos | N GEN F SG |
of reformation | of thorough correction | of correction | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1357-01 |
Hebrews 9:10 | διορθώσεως | diorthoseos | N GEN F SG |
of reformation | of thorough correction | of correction |