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δικαιοσύνη

dikaiosunērighteousnessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine92 occurrences19 books86 verses

Definition

δικαιοσύνη, -ης, ἡ

(δίκαιος), [in LXX chiefly for צֶדֶק, and cognates, Genesis 15:6, al., rarely for חֶסֶד, Genesis 19:19 ;]

the character of ὁ δίκαιος (which see)

1. in broad sense, righteousness, conformity to the Divine will in purpose, thought and action: Matthew 5:6, John 16:8, Acts 13:10, Romans 4:3; λόγος δικαιοσύνης, teaching of r., Hebrews 5:13; βασιλεὺς δ. (cf. FlJ, BJ, vi, 10, β. δίκαιος), Hebrews 7:2; ὅπλα δ., Romans 6:13; ὁδὸς δ., Matthew 21:32; θώραξ τῆς δ., Ephesians 6:14; διὰκονοι δ., 2 Corinthians 11:15; ὁσιότης καὶ δ., Luke 1:75, cf. Ephesians 4:24; ἀγαθωσύνῃ καὶ δ., Ephesians 5:9; δ. κ. εἰρήνη κ. χαρά, Romans 14:17; δ. κ. ἁγιασμός, 1 Corinthians 1:30; opposite to ἁμαρτία, Romans 8:10; ἀνομία, 2 Corinthians 6:14; άδικία, Romans 3:5; ποιεῖν τὴν δ., 1 John 2:29, John 3:7; id. as an inclusive term for the active duties of the religious life (ICC, in l; Abbott, Essays, 73 ff), Matthew 6:1; ἐργάζεσθαι δ., Acts 10:35; διώκειν δ., 1 Timothy 6:11; πληροῦν πᾶσαν δ., Matthew 3:15; ζῆν τῇ δ., 1 Peter 2:24; δ. θεοῦ, a righteousness divine in its character and origin, Matthew 6:33, James 1:20, (where it also includes the idea of God's personal r.; see ICC, on Romans 1:17) Romans 1:17; 3:5, 21-26; 10:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 3:9; ἡ δ. τ. πίσιεως, Romans 4:11; ἡ ἐκ π. δ., Romans 9:30; ἡ κατὰ π. δ., Hebrews 11:7; opposite to this is ἡ ἐκ νόμου δ., Romans 10:5; ἡ δ. ἐν ν., Philippians 3:6; ἡ ἰδία δ., Romans 10:3, cf. Philippians 3:9

2. In narrower sense (cf. δίκαιος), justice: Acts 17:31, 2 Peter 1:1, Revelation 19:11 (DCG, ii, 529 ff.; Cremer, 190, 690).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δικαιοσύνη:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

92 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 5:21δικαιοσύνη · [the] righteousness
    God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
  2. 2 Corinthians 6:7δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    …in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
  3. 2 Corinthians 6:14δικαιοσύνῃ · righteousness
    Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
  4. 2 Corinthians 9:9δικαιοσύνη · righteousness
    As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
  5. 2 Corinthians 9:10δικαιοσύνης · righteousness
    Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.
  6. 2 Corinthians 11:15δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
  7. Galatians 2:21δικαιοσύνη · righteousness [comes]
    I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.
  8. Galatians 3:6δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
  9. Galatians 3:21δικαιοσύνη · righteousness
    Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.
  10. Galatians 5:5δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.
  11. Ephesians 4:24δικαιοσύνῃ · righteousness
    …and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
  12. Ephesians 5:9δικαιοσύνῃ · righteousness
    …for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
  13. Ephesians 6:14δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,
  14. Philippians 1:11δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    …filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  15. Philippians 3:6δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    …as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.
  16. Philippians 3:9δικαιοσύνην · righteousness; δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    …and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.
  17. 1 Timothy 6:11δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  18. 2 Timothy 2:22δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
  19. 2 Timothy 3:16δικαιοσύνῃ · righteousness
    All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
  20. 2 Timothy 4:8δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
  21. Titus 3:5δικαιοσύνῃ · [the] righteous
    He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
  22. Hebrews 1:9δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”
  23. Hebrews 5:13δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.
  24. Hebrews 7:2δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    …and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”
  25. Hebrews 11:7δικαιοσύνης · righteousness [that]
    By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
  26. Hebrews 11:33δικαιοσύνην · justice
    …who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,
  27. Hebrews 12:11δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
  28. James 1:20δικαιοσύνην · [the] righteousness
    …for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
  29. James 2:23δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
  30. James 3:18δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
  31. 1 Peter 2:24δικαιοσύνῃ · to righteousness
    He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”
  32. 1 Peter 3:14δικαιοσύνην · what is right
    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
  33. 2 Peter 1:1δικαιοσύνῃ · [the] righteousness
    Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:
  34. 2 Peter 2:5δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    …if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;
  35. 2 Peter 2:21δικαιοσύνης · of righteousness
    It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.
  36. 2 Peter 3:13δικαιοσύνη · righteousness
    But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
  37. 1 John 2:29δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.
  38. 1 John 3:7δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
  39. 1 John 3:10δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother.
  40. Revelation 19:11δικαιοσύνῃ · righteousness
    Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
  41. Revelation 22:11δικαιοσύνην · righteousness
    Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”