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Lexicon :: Strong's H6666 - ṣᵊḏāqâ

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צְדָקָה
Transliteration
ṣᵊḏāqâ
Pronunciation
tsed-aw-kaw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1879b

Strong’s Definitions

צְדָקָה tsᵉdâqâh, tsed-aw-kaw'; from H6663; rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity):—justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 157x

The KJV translates Strong's H6666 in the following manner: righteousness (128x), justice (15x), right (9x), righteous acts (3x), moderately (1x), righteously (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 157x
The KJV translates Strong's H6666 in the following manner: righteousness (128x), justice (15x), right (9x), righteous acts (3x), moderately (1x), righteously (1x).

  1. justice, righteousness

    1. righteousness (in government)

      1. of judge, ruler, king

      2. of law

      3. of Davidic king Messiah

    2. righteousness (of God's attribute)

    3. righteousness (in a case or cause)

    4. righteousness, truthfulness

    5. righteousness (as ethically right)

    6. righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation

      1. of God

      2. prosperity (of people)

    7. righteous acts

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צְדָקָה tsᵉdâqâh, tsed-aw-kaw'; from H6663; rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity):—justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness).
STRONGS H6666: Abbreviations
צְדָקָה 157 noun feminine righteousness; — absolute צ׳ Genesis 15:6 + 81 times; construct צִדְקַת Deuteronomy 33:21 +5 times; suffix צִדְקָתִי Genesis 30:33 +, etc.; plural צְדָקוֺת Isaiah 33:15 + 3 times; construct צִדְקוֺת Judges 5:11+; suffix צִדְקֹתֶיךָ Daniel 9:16, etc.; —
1. righteousness, in government:
a. of judge, ruler, king: || משׁפט Isaiah 5:7; Isaiah 9:6; Amos 5:7; Amos 6:12; משׁפט וצ׳ 2 Samuel 8:15, עשׂה David executed justice and righteousness = 1 Chronicles 18:14, compare 1 Kings 10:9 2 Chronicles 9:8; Jeremiah 22:3, 15; Jeremiah 33:15; Ezekiel 45:9; יִכּוֺן כִּסֵּא בּצ׳ Proverbs 16:12, compare Isaiah 54:14; עֲבֹדַת השׂ׳, מַעֲשֵׂה הצ׳ Isaiah 32:17, compare Isaiah 32:16; נֹגְשַׂיִךְ צ׳ Isaiah 60:17.
b. of law, || משׁפטים, צִדְקַת י׳ Deuteronomy 33:21.
c. of Davidic king, Messiah, || משׁפט, Psalm 72:1; Psalm 72:3; Isaiah 9:6; Jeremiah 23:5; Jeremiah 33:15.
2. God's attribute as sovereign Psalm 36:7; Psalm 71:19; in government, עשׂה משׁפט וצ׳ Psalm 99:4; Jeremiah 9:23; administering justice Job 37:23; punishment Isaiah 1:27; Isaiah 5:16; Isaiah 10:22; Isaiah 28:17; Daniel 9:7; vindication of his people Micah 7:9.
3. righteousness, in a case or cause, בצדקתי החזקתי Job 27:6 on my righteousness I hold fast; מה ישׁ לי עוד צ׳ 2 Samuel 19:29 what right have I yet ? of God's judgments, הגיד צ׳ Isaiah 57:12 (irony); השׁיב צ׳ 1 Samuel 26:23; Job 33:26; כּצ׳, השׁיב 2 Samuel 22:25, גמל 2 Samuel 22:21, נתן 1 Kings 8:52 2 Chronicles 6:23.
4. righteousness = truthfulness, באמת ובצ׳ Isaiah 48:1; Zechariah 8:8; in word Isaiah 45:28; Isaiah 63:1, oath Jeremiah 4:2.
5. righteousness, as ethically right: Genesis 30:33 (J) Deuteronomy 6:25; Isaiah 33:5; Isaiah 41:18; Ezekiel 14:14, 20; Proverbs 10:2; Proverbs 11:4, 5, 18, 19 + 17 times, + (ה)צַךִּיק(ים) צִדְקַת Isaiah 5:23; Ezekiel 18:20; Ezekiel 33:12; ישׁרים צ׳ Proverbs 11:6; אֹרַח צ׳ Proverbs 8:20; Proverbs 12:28; דֶּרֶךְ צ׳ Proverbs 16:31; עשׂה צ׳ do righteousness Psalm 106:3; Isaiah 56:1; Isaiah 58:2; Ezekiel 18:22; עשׂה משׁפט וצ׳ Ezekiel 18:5 + 6 times Ezekiel; ומשׁפט עשׂה צ׳ Genesis 18:10 (J) Proverbs 21:8; רדף צ׳ Proverbs 15:9; Proverbs 21:21; הלך באמת ובצ׳ 1 Kings 3:6; חשׁב לוֺ (ל)צ׳ Genesis 15:6 (JE) imputed to him (for) righteousness, Psalm 106:31; וָחֶסֶד צ׳ Proverbs 21:21 (twice in verse) (strike out Greek Version of the LXXA B Toy).
6. righteousness as vindicated, justification, salvation, etc. (compare צֶדֶק 6):
a. of God || יָשַׁע, תְּשׁוּעָה, יְשׁוּעָה Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 46:13; Isaiah 51:6 + 7 times Isaiah2; || בְּרָכָה Psalm 24:6; || נַחֲלָה Isaiah 54:17; || חֶסֶד Psalm 36:11; Psalm 103:17; שֶׁמֶשׁ צ׳ Malachi 3:20 [Malachi 4:2] sun of righteousness (with healing); בִּצ׳, י׳ delivers, guides, exalts his people Psalm 5:9; Psalm 31:2; Psalm 71:2; Psalm 89:17; Psalm 119:40; Psalm 143:1; Psalm 143:11; אַליָֿבאֹוּ בְּצִדְקָתֶ֑ךָ Psalm 69:28 (of wicked); as accusative after verbs of declaring, etc., his saving (delivering) righteousness Psalm 22:32 [Psalm 22:31]; Psalm 40:11; Psalm 51:16; Psalm 71:15; Psalm 71:16; Psalm 71:24; Psalm 98:2; Psalm 145:7; also יִוָּדַע צ׳ Psalm 88:13; עֹמֶדֶת צ׳ לָעַד his righteousness endureth for ever Psalm 111:3; compare Psalm 119:142.
b. of people, = prosperity, || הון, עשׁר Proverbs 8:18; מוֺרֶה לצ׳ early rain for prosperity Joel 2:23.
7. plural righteous acts:
a. of God Judges 5:11 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 12:7; Micah 6:5; vindication of right Psalm 103:6; redemptive Isaiah 45:24; Daniel 9:16.
b. of man's moral conduct Isaiah 64:5; Jeremiah 51:10, also probably Ezekiel 3:20; Ezekiel 18:24; Ezekiel 33:13 (Kt singular) Psalm 11:7 (? gloss), Daniel 9:18; as adverb accusative, הֹלֵךְ צְדָקוֺת Isaiah 33:15.

See related Aramaic BDB entry H6665.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

15:6; 15:6; 18:10; 30:33; 30:33

Deuteronomy

6:25; 33:21; 33:21

Judges

5:11; 5:11

1 Samuel

12:7; 26:23

2 Samuel

8:15; 19:29; 22:21; 22:25

1 Kings

3:6; 8:52; 10:9

1 Chronicles

18:14

2 Chronicles

6:23; 9:8

Job

27:6; 33:26; 37:23

Psalms

5:9; 11:7; 22:31; 24:6; 31:2; 36:7; 36:11; 40:11; 51:16; 69:28; 71:2; 71:15; 71:16; 71:19; 71:24; 72:1; 72:3; 88:13; 89:17; 98:2; 99:4; 103:6; 103:17; 106:3; 106:31; 111:3; 119:40; 119:142; 143:1; 143:11; 145:7

Proverbs

8:18; 8:20; 10:2; 11:4; 11:5; 11:6; 11:18; 11:19; 12:28; 15:9; 16:12; 16:31; 21:8; 21:21; 21:21

Isaiah

1:27; 5:7; 5:16; 5:23; 9:6; 9:6; 10:22; 28:17; 32:16; 32:17; 33:5; 33:15; 33:15; 41:18; 45:8; 45:24; 46:13; 48:1; 51:6; 54:14; 54:17; 56:1; 57:12; 58:2; 60:17; 63:1; 64:5

Jeremiah

4:2; 9:23; 22:3; 22:15; 23:5; 33:15; 33:15; 51:10

Ezekiel

3:20; 14:14; 14:20; 18:5; 18:20; 18:22; 18:24; 33:12; 33:13; 45:9

Daniel

9:7; 9:16; 9:16; 9:18

Joel

2:23

Amos

5:7; 6:12

Micah

6:5; 7:9

Zechariah

8:8

Malachi

4:2

H6666

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6666 matches the Hebrew צְדָקָה (ṣᵊḏāqâ),
which occurs 159 times in 150 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 3 (Gen 15:6–Psa 103:6)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 15:6 - Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 18:19 - For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 30:33

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 30:33 - And my honesty will testify for me in the future, whenever you check on the wages you have paid me. Any goat in my possession that is not speckled or spotted, or any lamb that is not dark-colored, will be considered stolen.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 6:25 - And if we are careful to obey all this law before the LORD our God, as he has commanded us, that will be our righteousness.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 9:4 - After the LORD your God has driven them out before you, do not say to yourself, “The LORD has brought me here to take possession of this land because of my righteousness.” No, it is on account of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD is going to drive them out before you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 9:5

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 9:5 - It is not because of your righteousness or your integrity that you are going in to take possession of their land; but on account of the wickedness of these nations, the LORD your God will drive them out before you, to accomplish what he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 9:6 - Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the LORD your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 24:13

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 24:13 - Return their cloak by sunset so that your neighbor may sleep in it. Then they will thank you, and it will be regarded as a righteous act in the sight of the LORD your God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 33:21

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 33:21 - He chose the best land for himself; the leader’s portion was kept for him. When the heads of the people assembled, he carried out the LORD’s righteous will, and his judgments concerning Israel.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:11 - the voice of the singers[fn] at the watering places. They recite the victories of the LORD, the victories of his villagers in Israel. “Then the people of the LORD went down to the city gates.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 12:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 12:7 - Now then, stand here, because I am going to confront you with evidence before the LORD as to all the righteous acts performed by the LORD for you and your ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 26:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 26:23 - The LORD rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness. The LORD delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the LORD’s anointed.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 8:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 8:15 - David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 19:28

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:28 - All my grandfather’s descendants deserved nothing but death from my lord the king, but you gave your servant a place among those who eat at your table. So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the king?”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:21 - “The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:25

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:25 - The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness[fn] in his sight.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 3:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 3:6 - Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 8:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:32 - then hear from heaven and act. Judge between your servants, condemning the guilty by bringing down on their heads what they have done, and vindicating the innocent by treating them in accordance with their innocence.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:9 - Praise be to the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to maintain justice and righteousness.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 18:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 18:14 - David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 6:23

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:23 - then hear from heaven and act. Judge between your servants, condemning the guilty and bringing down on their heads what they have done, and vindicating the innocent by treating them in accordance with their innocence.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:8 - Praise be to the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king to rule for the LORD your God. Because of the love of your God for Israel and his desire to uphold them forever, he has made you king over them, to maintain justice and righteousness.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 2:20

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 2:20 - I answered them by saying, “The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:6 - I will maintain my innocence and never let go of it; my conscience will not reproach me as long as I live.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:26 - then that person can pray to God and find favor with him, they will see God’s face and shout for joy; he will restore them to full well-being.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 35:8 - Your wickedness only affects humans like yourself, and your righteousness only other people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 37:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:23 - The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:8 - Lead me, LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:7 - For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:31 - They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 24:5 - They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 - [fn]For the director of music. A psalm of David. In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 33:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 33:5 - The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:6 - Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, LORD, preserve both people and animals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:10 - Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:10 - I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:14 - Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:27 - Charge them with crime upon crime; do not let them share in your salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:2 - In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:15 - My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:16 - I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign LORD; I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:19 - Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:24 - My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long, for those who wanted to harm me have been put to shame and confusion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 72:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 72:1 - Of Solomon. Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 72:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 72:3 - May the mountains bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:12 - Are your wonders known in the place of darkness, or your righteous deeds in the land of oblivion?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:16 - They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:2 - The LORD has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 99:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 99:4 - The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:6 - The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

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