δικαιοσύνη
dikaiosynē
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "δικαιοσύνη" (dikaiosynē) primarily means righteousness, which refers to living in alignment with divine will in thoughts, actions, and purpose. It can describe moral character, justice, or the active practice of religious duties. In some contexts, it specifically refers to divine righteousness, originating from God, and contrasts with sin, lawlessness, or personal attempts at righteousness.
righteousness; the character or quality of being right or just
The Greek word dikaiosynē means "righteousness; the character or quality of being right or just," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Its Hebrew parallels include צֶדֶק (tsedeq), חֵסֵד (chêçêd), revealing shared conceptual ground across the biblical languages.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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צֶדֶק
tsedeq
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
חֵסֵד
chêçêd
kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
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