εὐθύνω

euthunōto straightenHow to read Greek
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Definition

εὐθύνω

(εὐθύς), [in LXX: Numbers 22:23, Joshua 24:23 (נָטָה hi.), Judges 14:7, 1 Samuel 18:20; 18:26 (יָשַׁר) Proverbs 20:24, Sir.2.2, 6, al. ;]

1. to direct: James 3:4.

2. to make straight: John 1:23 (LXX, ἑτοιμάσατε).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. John 1:23Εὐθύνατε · Make straight
    John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”
  2. James 3:4εὐθύνοντος · pilot
    Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.