δικαιοσύνη

dikaiosunēNoun (Feminine)G1343

righteousness

From: from G1342 (δίκαιος);

Short Definition

equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification

Full Lexicon Entry

the character of ὁ *δίκαιος *(which see)
1.in broad sense, righteousness, conformity to the Divine will in purpose, thought and action
2.In narrower sense, justice
LXX Usage: chiefly for צֶדֶק, and cognates, rarely for חֶסֶד

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

87 times

Appears 87 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
30
2 Corinthians
7
Matthew
7
Hebrews
6
2 Peter
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:30
  • 2 Peter 3:13
  • Hebrews 11:33
  • Philippians 1:11
  • Romans 4:3

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Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.