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δικαίωμα

dikaiōmarighteous actHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter10 occurrences4 books10 verses

Definition

δικαίωμα, -τος, τ

(δικαιόω), [in LXX most frequently for חֹק, in Ez, chiefly for מִשְׁפָּט, in Pss, τὰ δ., frequently for פִּקּוּד ;]

a concrete expression of righteousness, the expression and result of the act of δικαίωσις, "a declaration that a thing is δίκαιον, or that a person is δίκαιος," hence,

(a) an ordinance: δ. τ. θεοῦ, Romans 1:32; τ. κυρίου, Luke 1:6; τ. νόμου, Romans 2:26; 8:4; λατρείας, Hebrews 9:1; σαρκός, Hebrews 9:10;

(b) a sentence: of acquittal, Romans 5:16 (also Romans 5:18; ICC, in l), or of condemnation;

(with) a righteous act: Romans 5:18 (RV), Revelation 15:4; 19:8 (on the usage of π., see MM, Exp., iii, xi).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Luke 1:6δικαιώμασιν · decrees
    Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.
  2. Romans 1:32δικαίωμα · righteous decree
    Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
  3. Romans 2:26δικαιώματα · requirements
    If a man who is not circumcised keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?
  4. Romans 5:16δικαίωμα · justification
    Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.
  5. Romans 5:18δικαιώματος · act of righteousness
    So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.
  6. Romans 8:4δικαίωμα · righteous standard
    …so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
  7. Hebrews 9:1δικαιώματα · regulations
    Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.
  8. Hebrews 9:10δικαιώματα · regulations
    They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.
  9. Revelation 15:4δικαιώματά · righteous acts
    Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
  10. Revelation 19:8δικαιώματα · righteous acts
    She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.