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GreekG1343Noun (Feminine)

δικαιοσύνη

dikaiosunē

87Occurrences
G1343Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G1342 (δίκαιος);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: chiefly for צֶדֶק, and cognates, rarely for חֶסֶד

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

δικαιοσύνη appears 87 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Romans
30
2 Corinthians
7
Matthew
7
Hebrews
6
2 Peter
4
Acts
4
Galatians
4
1 John
3

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 1:30BSB

It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

2 Peter 3:13BSB

But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

Hebrews 11:33BSB

who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

Philippians 1:11BSB

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Romans 4:3BSB

For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

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