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 timesAppears 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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