Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
correcting
Usage: ἐπ-αν-όρθωσις, -εως, ἡ (ἐπανορθόω, to correct, restore; of. 2Ma.2:22) [in LXX: I Est.8:52, 1Ma.14:34 * ;] correction: of life, 2Ti.3:16 (cf. MM, Exp., xiv).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1882
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G1882 Quick Answer
Strong's G1882 ἐπανόρθωσις (epanorthosis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epanorthosis (ep-an-or'-tho-sis) n. 1. a straightening up again 2. (figuratively) rectification (reformation) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include correction. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epanorthosis (ep-an-or'-tho-sis) n. 1. a straightening up again 2. (figuratively) rectification (reformation)
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- correction
Meaning and Definition
epanorthosis (ep-an-or'-tho-sis) n. 1. a straightening up again 2. (figuratively) rectification (reformation) [from a compound of G1909 and G461] KJV: correction Root(s): G1909, G461
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1882. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1882 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epanorthosis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
correction
2 Timothy 3:16
How Strong's G1882 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1882 (ἐπανόρθωσις) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Esdras 8:52 — ἐπανόρθωσιν
- 1 Maccabees 14:34 — ἐπανορθώσει
Strong's G1882 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1882 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Strong's G1882 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For we had said unto the king, that the power of the Lord our God should be with them that seek him, to support them in all ways.
moreover he fortified Joppa, which lieth upon the sea, and Gazara, that bordereth upon Azotus, where the enemies had dwelt before: but he placed Jews there, and furnished them with all things convenient for the reparation thereof.)
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1882.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
For we had said unto the king, that the power of the Lord our God should be with them that seek him, to support them in all ways.
moreover he fortified Joppa, which lieth upon the sea, and Gazara, that bordereth upon Azotus, where the enemies had dwelt before: but he placed Jews there, and furnished them with all things convenient for the reparation thereof.)
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1882, grouped by book.
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1882 FAQ
What does epanorthosis (ἐπανόρθωσις) mean?
Epanorthosis (Strong's G1882) is a Greek word most simply glossed "correction". epanorthosis (ep-an-or'-tho-sis) n. 1. a straightening up again 2. (figuratively) rectification (reformation)
How many times is epanorthosis (ἐπανόρθωσις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1882 across 3 books.
Where can I study epanorthosis (ἐπανόρθωσις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1882 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epanorthosis (ἐπανόρθωσις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as correction. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1882 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1882, with linked reader references where each row is available.