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ἐπιδέξιος

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Gloss: fitting

Transliteration: epidexios

Strong’s: G7401

1. towards the right , i. e. from left to right :
2. neuter plural as adverb, ὄρνυσθ᾽ ἑξείης ἐπιδέξια rise in order beginning with the left hand man , (Odyssey by Homer): —;hence auspicious, lucky , ἀστράπτων ἐπιδέξια (Iliad by Homer)
3. after (Homer), on the right hand , (Xenophon Historicus); τἀπιδέξια the right side , (Aristophanes Comicus)
4. as adjective, of persons, dexterous, capable, clever , (Aeschines Orator), etc. (ML)
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