Word study · Greek
δικαιοσύνη
dikaiosunēG1343righteousness
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.
- צֶ֫דֶקtsedeq righteousnessrighteousness, what is rightH6664
- צְדָקָהtsedaqah righteousnessrighteousness as a lived quality or a giftH6666
- מִשְׁפָּטmishpat justice: judgementjustice, judgment, the right orderH4941
- δικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē righteousnessrighteousness, the standing and the conductG1343
- δίκαιοςdikaios justrighteous, justG1342
- δικαιόωdikaioō to justifyto declare righteous, to justifyG1344
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
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
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.
It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, Christ died for nothing.
So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as 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.
But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.
and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.
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.
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.
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in 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.
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.
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”
For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of 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.”
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.
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,
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.
for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
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.
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of 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.”
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
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:
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;
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.
But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
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.
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.
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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