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δικαιοσύνη

dikaiosunēG1343

righteousness

Used 92 times in the tagged text.

What it means

  • in broad sense, righteousness, conformity to the Divine will in purpose, thought and ac…
  • In narrower sense
Full dictionary entry (technical)
  • δικαιοσύνη, -ης, ἡ
  • (δίκαιος), [in LXX chiefly for צֶדֶק, and cognates, Gen.15:6, al., rarely for חֶסֶד, Gen.19:19 ;]
  • the character of ὁ δίκαιος (which see)
  • 1. in broad sense, righteousness, conformity to the Divine will in purpose, thought and action: Mat.5:6, Jhn.16:8, Act.13:10, Rom.4:3; λόγος δικαιοσύνης, teaching of r., Heb.5:13; βασιλεὺς δ. (cf. FlJ, BJ, vi, 10, β. δίκαιος), Heb.7:2; ὅπλα δ., Rom.6:13; ὁδὸς δ., Mat.21:32; θώραξ τῆς δ., Eph.6:14; διὰκονοι δ., 2Co.11:15; ὁσιότης καὶ δ., Luk.1:75, cf. Eph.4:24; ἀγαθωσύνῃ καὶ δ., Eph.5:9; δ. κ. εἰρήνη κ. χαρά, Rom.14:17; δ. κ. ἁγιασμός, 1Co.1:30; opposite to ἁμαρτία, Rom.8:10; ἀνομία, 2Co.6:14; άδικία, Rom.3:5; ποιεῖν τὴν δ., 1Jn.2:29 Jn 3:7; id. as an inclusive term for the active duties of the religious life (ICC, in l; Abbott, Essays, 73 ff), Mat.6:1; ἐργάζεσθαι δ., Act.10:35; διώκειν δ., 1Ti.6:11; πληροῦν πᾶσαν δ., Mat.3:15; ζῆν τῇ δ., 1Pe.2:24; δ. θεοῦ, a righteousness divine in its character and origin, Mat.6:33, Jas.1:20, (where it also includes the idea of God's personal r.; see ICC, on Rom.1:17) Rom.1:17 3:5, 21-26 10:3, 2Co.5:21, Php.3:9; ἡ δ. τ. πίσιεως, Rom.4:11; ἡ ἐκ π. δ., Rom.9:30; ἡ κατὰ π. δ., Heb.11:7; opposite to this is ἡ ἐκ νόμου δ., Rom.10:5; ἡ δ. ἐν ν., Php.3:6; ἡ ἰδία δ., Rom.10:3, cf. Php.3:9
  • 2. In narrower sense (cf. δίκαιος), justice: Act.17:31, 2Pe.1:1, Rev.19:11 (DCG, ii, 529 ff.; Cremer, 190, 690).
  • (AS)

Same idea, other words · Righteousness and justice

The same word family carries both 'righteous' and 'just'. English splits them; the Bible often does not.

Where it appears

  • Matthew7
  • Luke1
  • John2
  • Acts4
  • Romans34
  • 1 Corinthians1
  • 2 Corinthians7
  • Galatians4
  • Ephesians3
  • Philippians4
  • 1 Timothy1
  • 2 Timothy3
  • Titus1
  • Hebrews6
  • James3
  • 1 Peter2
  • 2 Peter4
  • 1 John3
  • Revelation2

Every use · 51–92 of 92 · BSB

  1. 2 Corinthians 5:21δικαιοσύνη[the] righteousness

    God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

  2. 2 Corinthians 6:7δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;

  3. 2 Corinthians 6:14δικαιοσύνῃrighteousness

    Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?

  4. 2 Corinthians 9:9δικαιοσύνηrighteousness

    As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

  5. 2 Corinthians 9:10δικαιοσύνηςrighteousness

    Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.

  6. 2 Corinthians 11:15δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

  7. Galatians 2:21δικαιοσύνη,righteousness [is],

    I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, Christ died for nothing.

  8. Galatians 3:6δικαιοσύνην.righteousness.

    So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

  9. Galatians 3:21δικαιοσύνη·righteousness;

    Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.

  10. Galatians 5:5δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

  11. Ephesians 4:24δικαιοσύνῃrighteousness

    and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

  12. Ephesians 5:9δικαιοσύνῃin righteousness

    for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

  13. Ephesians 6:14δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

  14. Philippians 1:11δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

  15. Philippians 3:6δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.

  16. Philippians 3:9δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

  17. Philippians 3:9δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

  18. 1 Timothy 6:11δικαιοσύνην,righteousness,

    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

  19. 2 Timothy 2:22δικαιοσύνην,righteousness,

    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

  20. 2 Timothy 3:16δικαιοσύνῃ,righteousness,

    All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

  21. 2 Timothy 4:8δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

  22. Titus 3:5δικαιοσύνῃrighteousness

    He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

  23. Hebrews 1:9δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

  24. Hebrews 5:13δικαιοσύνης·of righteousness;

    For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.

  25. Hebrews 7:2δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

  26. Hebrews 11:7δικαιοσύνηςrighteousness [that is]

    By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

  27. Hebrews 11:33δικαιοσύνην,justice,

    who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

  28. Hebrews 12:11δικαιοσύνης.¶of righteousness.

    No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

  29. James 1:20δικαιοσύνην[the] righteousness

    for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

  30. James 2:23δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

  31. James 3:18δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

  32. 1 Peter 2:24δικαιοσύνῃto righteousness

    He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

  33. 1 Peter 3:14δικαιοσύνην,righteousness,

    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

  34. 2 Peter 1:1δικαιοσύνῃ[the] righteousness

    Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

  35. 2 Peter 2:5δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;

  36. 2 Peter 2:21δικαιοσύνηςof righteousness

    It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.

  37. 2 Peter 3:13δικαιοσύνηrighteousness

    But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

  38. 1 John 2:29δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.

  39. 1 John 3:7δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

  40. 1 John 3:10δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother.

  41. Revelation 19:11δικαιοσύνῃrighteousness

    Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.

  42. Revelation 22:11δικαιοσύνηνrighteousness

    Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

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