G1343
Righteousness
צְדָקָה (Tsedaqah) / δικαιοσύνη (Dikaiosunē)
Right standing before God; moral uprightness and justice
Hebrew
Pronunciation: tseh-dah-KAH / dik-ay-os-OO-nay
Definition
Righteousness in the Bible means being in right standing with God and living according to His moral standard. It encompasses both God's perfect character and the status He graciously bestows on believers through faith.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Genesis 15:6
“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”Read in context
Romans 3:22
“Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe.”Read in context
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Read in context
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