צַדִּיק
tsad.diq
“righteous”
Definition
just
from H6663 (צָדַק);
- just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
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Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Occurrences
צַדִּיק appears 175 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.
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The LORD is righteous,for I have rebelled against His command.Listen, all you people;look upon my suffering.My young men and maidenshave gone into captivity.
The light of the righteous shines brightly,but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still;teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
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