δικαιοσύνη: dikaiosynē (G1343), a Greek word meaning "equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification"
dikaiosynē
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dikaiosynē is a Greek word meaning "equity (of character or act)".
righteousness; the character or quality of being right or just
Its core semantic range includes: righteousness.
- integrity, moral uprightness
- a deed or act of righteousness
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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δικαιοσύνη
Pronunciationdikaiosynē
G1343
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
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