Lexical Definition
κατόρθωμα katórthōma (kat-or'-tho-mah) accomplishments G:N-N
from a compound of κατά and a derivative of ὀρθός (compare διόρθωσις)
very worthy deed.
- something made fully upright, i.e. (figuratively) rectification (specially, good public administration)
Abbott-Smith
κατόρθωμα, -τος, τό, Rec. for διόρθωμα (q.v.), Ac 24:3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 24:3 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κατόρθωμα-ωμα, ατος, τό,
success, opposed to εὐτύχημα, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; of literary style, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; variant for διορθ-, [NT]
__2 that which is done rightly, virtuous action, in plural, opposed to ἁμαρτήματα, [Refs 3rd c.BC+], etc.; τῶν καθηκόντων τὰ τέλεια, ={τὰ κ}., [Refs]
__3 perfection, τέλος καὶ πέρας καὶ κ. [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__4 Grammars, correct use, opposed to βαρβαρισμός, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Acts.24.2