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Lexicon :: Strong's G1343 - dikaiosynē

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δικαιοσύνη
Transliteration
dikaiosynē (Key)
Pronunciation
dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:192,168

Strong’s Definitions

δικαιοσύνη dikaiosýnē, dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay; from G1342; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:—righteousness.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 92x

The KJV translates Strong's G1343 in the following manner: righteousness (92x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 92x
The KJV translates Strong's G1343 in the following manner: righteousness (92x).

  1. in a broad sense: state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition acceptable to God

    1. the doctrine concerning the way in which man may attain a state approved of God

    2. integrity, virtue, purity of life, rightness, correctness of thinking feeling, and acting

  2. in a narrower sense, justice or the virtue which gives each his due

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
δικαιοσύνη dikaiosýnē, dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay; from G1342; equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification:—righteousness.
STRONGS G1343:
δικαιοσύνη, -ης, ἡ, (δίκαιος); most frequently in the Sept. for צֶדֶק and צְדָקָה, rarely for חֶסֶד; the virtue or quality or state of one who is δίκαιος;
1. in the broad sense, the state of him who is such as he ought to be, righteousness (German Rechtbeschaffenheit); the condition acceptable to God (German Gottwohlgefälligkeit);
a. universally: λόγος τῆς δικαιοσύνης (like λόγος τῆς καταλλαγῆς, λ. τοῦ σταυροῦ), the doctrine concerning the way in which man may attain to a state approved of God, Hebrews 5:13; βασιλεὺς δικαιοσύνης, the king who himself has the approbation of God, and who renders his subjects acceptable to God, Hebrews 7:2; cf. Bleek at the passage.
b. integrity, virtue, purity of life, uprightness, correctness in thinking, feeling, and acting: Matthew 3:15; Matthew 5:6, 10, 20; Matthew 6:1 G L T Tr WH; Acts 13:10; Acts 24:25; Romans 6:13, 16, 18-20 (opposed to ἁμαρτία, ἀνομία, and ἀκαθαρσία); Romans 8:10 (opposed to ἁμαρτία); Romans 14:17 (? [see c.]); 2 Corinthians 6:7, 14 (opposed to ἀνομία, as in Xenophon, mem. 1, 2, 24); 2 Corinthians 11:15; Ephesians 5:9; Ephesians 6:14; Philippians 1:11; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 4:8; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 1:9; Hebrews 12:11; James 3:18; 1 Peter 3:14; 2 Peter 2:5, 21; 2 Peter 3:13, and very often in the O. T.; ἐν ὁδῷ δικαιοσύνης, walking in the way of righteousness equivalent to an upright, righteous, man, Matthew 21:32; τοῦ θεοῦ, the righteousness which God demands, Matthew 6:33; James 1:20; of righteousness which manifests itself in beneficence: 2 Corinthians 9:9f (cf. Tobit 14:11; Gesenius, Thesaurus iii., p. 1151; so Chaldean צִדְקָה, Daniel 4:24, and in the Talmud and rabbinical writings [Buxtorf. col. 1891 (p. 941, Fischer edition); cf. Winer's Grammar, 32]); where δίκ. καὶ ὁσιότης are connected — Luke 1:75; Ephesians 4:24, (Wis. 9:3; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 48, 4 and occasionally in secular writings), — the former denotes right conduct toward men, the latter piety toward God (cf. Plato, Gorgias, p. 507 b.; Grimm on Sap., p. 181f; [cf. Trench, § 88, p. 328f; for additional examples see Wetstein on Ephesians, the passage cited; cf. ὅσιος]; εὐσέβεια κ. δικαιοσύνη, Diodorus 1, 2); ποιεῖν τὴν δικαιοσ. to do righteousness, to live uprightly: 1 John 2:29; 1 John 3:7; 1 John 3:10 [not Lachmann]; and in Revelation 22:11 according to the text now accepted; in like manner ἐργάζεσθαι δικαιοσύνην, Acts 10:35; Hebrews 11:33; ζῆν τῇ δικαιοσύνη, to live, devote the life, to righteousness, 1 Peter 2:24; πληροῦν πᾶσαν δικαιοσύνην, to perform completely whatever is right, Matthew 3:15. When affirmed of Christ, δικαιοσύνη denotes his perfect moral purity, integrity, sinlessness: John 16:8, 10; when used of God, his holiness: Romans 3:5, 25f.
c. in the writings of Paul ἡ δικαιοσύνη has a peculiar meaning, opposed to the views of the Jews and Judaizing Christians. To understand this meaning, the following facts especially must be kept in view: the Jews as a people, and very many who had become converts from among them to Christianity, supposed that they secured the favor of God by works conformed to the requirements of the Mosaic law, as though by way of merit; and that they would thus attain to eternal salvation. But this law demands perfect obedience to all its precepts, and threatens condemnation to those who do not render such obedience (Galatians 3:10, 12). Obedience of this kind no one has rendered (Romans 3:10), neither Jews nor Gentiles (Romans 1:24-2:1) — for with the latter the natural law of right written on their souls takes the place of the Mosaic law (Romans 2:14f). On this account Paul proclaims the love of God, in that by giving up Christ, his Son, to die as an expiatory sacrifice for the sins of men he has attested his grace and good-will to mankind, so that they can hope for salvation as if they had not sinned. But the way to obtain this hope, he teaches, is only through faith (see πίστις [especially 1 b. and d.]), by which a man appropriates that grace of God revealed and pledged in Christ; and this faith is reckoned by God to the man as δικαιοσύνη; that is to say, δ. denotes the state acceptable to God which becomes a sinner's possession through that faith by which he embraces the grace of God offered him in the expiatory death of Jesus Christ (see δικαιόω, 3 b.). In this sense ἡ δικαιοσύνη is used without an adjunct in Romans 4:5f, 11; Romans 5:17, 21; Romans 9:30; Romans 14:17 (? [see b.]); 1 Corinthians 1:30; Galatians 5:5; δικαιοσύνη θεοῦ, ἡ τοῦ θεοῦ δικαιοσύνη, the righteousness which God ascribes, what God declares to be righteousness [Winer's Grammar, 186 (175)], Romans 1:17; Romans 3:21; Romans 10:3; by a pregnant use, equivalent to that divine arrangement by which God leads men to a state acceptable to him, Romans 10:4; as abstract for concrete, equivalent to those whom God accounts righteous, 2 Corinthians 5:21; δικ. θεοῦ διὰ πίστεως, Romans 3:22; ἡ δικ. τῆς πίστεως, which is acquired by faith, or seen in faith, Romans 4:11, 13; ἡ ἐκ θεοῦ δικαιοσ. which comes from God, i. e. is adjudged, imputed, Philippians 3:9 (where the addition ἐπὶ τῇ πίστει depends on ἔχων, having... founded upon faith [cf. Winer's Grammar, 137 (130); 392 (367); yet cf. Ellicott, at the passage]); ἡ ἐκ πίστεως δικαιοσ. which comes from faith, Romans 9:30; Romans 10:6; ἡ διὰ πίστεως Χριστοῦ, Philippians 3:9; ἡ κατὰ πίστιν δικαιοσ. according to, appropriate to, faith, Hebrews 11:7 (but it should be kept in mind that the conception of 'faith' in the Epistle to the Hebrews is broader than in Paul's writings [cf. e. g. Kurtz, at the passage]); Christ is called δικαιοσύνη, as being the one without whom there is no righteousness, as the author of righteousness, 1 Corinthians 1:30; εἰς δικαιοσύνην, unto righteousness as the result, to obtain righteousness, Romans 10:4, 10; ἡ πίστις λογίζεταί τινι εἰς δικαιοσύνην, faith is reckoned to one for righteousness, i. e. is so taken into account, that righteousness is ascribed to it or recognized in it: Romans 4:3, 6, 9, 22; Galatians 3:6; James 2:23; ἡ διακονία τῆς δικαιοσ. (see διακονία, 2 b.), 2 Corinthians 3:9. Opposed to this δικαιοσύνη, arising from faith, is ἡ ἐκ νόμου δικαιοσ., a state acceptable to God which is supposed to result from obedience to the law, Romans 10:5f; ἡ δικ. ἐν νόμῳ relying on the law, i. e. on imaginary obedience to it, Philippians 3:6; ἡ ἰδία δικαιοσ. and ἡ ἐμή δικ., such as one supposes that he has acquired for himself by his own works, Romans 10:3 Philippians 3:9, cf. Galatians 2:21; Galatians 3:21.
2. in a closer sense, justice, or the virtue which gives each one his due; it is said to belong to God and Christ, as bestowing ἰσότιμον πίστιν upon all Christians impartially, 2 Peter 1:1; of judicial justice, Romans 9:28 R G Tr marginal reading in brackets; κρίνειν ἐν δικαιοσύνη, Acts 17:31; Revelation 19:11. [See references under the word δικαιόω at the end.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Daniel
4:24
Matthew
3:15; 3:15; 5:6; 5:10; 5:20; 6:1; 6:33; 21:32
Luke
1:75
John
16:8; 16:10
Acts
10:35; 13:10; 17:31; 24:25
Romans
1:17; 1:24; 1:25; 1:26; 1:27; 1:28; 1:29; 1:30; 1:31; 1:32; 2:1; 2:14; 3:5; 3:10; 3:21; 3:22; 3:25; 4:3; 4:5; 4:6; 4:9; 4:11; 4:11; 4:13; 4:22; 5:17; 5:21; 6; 6:13; 6:16; 8:10; 9:28; 9:30; 9:30; 10:3; 10:3; 10:4; 10:4; 10:5; 10:6; 10:10; 14:17; 14:17
1 Corinthians
1:30; 1:30
2 Corinthians
3:9; 5:21; 6:7; 6:14; 9:9; 11:15
Galatians
2:21; 3:6; 3:10; 3:12; 3:21; 5:5
Ephesians
4:24; 5:9; 6:14
Philippians
1:11; 3:6; 3:9; 3:9; 3:9
1 Timothy
6:11
2 Timothy
2:22; 3:16; 4:8
Titus
3:5
Hebrews
1:9; 5:13; 7:2; 11:7; 11:33; 12:11
James
1:20; 2:23; 3:18
1 Peter
2:24; 3:14
2 Peter
1:1; 2:5; 2:21; 3:13
1 John
2:29; 3:7; 3:10
Revelation
19:11; 22:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1343 matches the Greek δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē),
which occurs 259 times in 252 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 6 (Gen 15:6–Psa 11:7)

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Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.

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“For I have chosen[fn] him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just. This is how the LORD will fulfill to Abraham what he promised him.”

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“Your servant has indeed found favor with you, and you have shown me great kindness by saving my life. But I can’t run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die.

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“Didn’t he himself say to me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I did this with a clear conscience[fn] and clean[fn] hands.”

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“So when God had me wander from my father’s house, I said to her: Show your loyalty to me wherever we go and say about me, ‘He’s my brother.’ ”

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“Swear to me by God here and now, that you will not break an agreement with me or with my children and descendants. As I have been loyal to you, so you will be loyal to me and to the country where you are a resident alien.”

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and said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld his kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”

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“Now, if you are going to show kindness and faithfulness to my master, tell me; if not, tell me, and I will go elsewhere.”[fn]

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“In the future when you come to check on my wages, my honesty will testify for me. If I have any female goats that are not speckled or spotted, or any lambs that are not black, they will be considered stolen.”

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“I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. Indeed, I crossed over the Jordan with my staff, and now I have become two camps.

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With your faithful love,

you will lead the people

you have redeemed;

you will guide them to your holy dwelling

with your strength.

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maintaining faithful love to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, rebellion, and sin. But he will not leave the guilty unpunished, bringing the consequences of the fathers’ iniquity on the children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation.

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“Do not act unjustly when deciding a case. Do not be partial to the poor or give preference to the rich; judge your neighbor fairly.

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“When the LORD your God drives them out before you, do not say to yourself, ‘The LORD brought me in to take possession of this land because of my righteousness.’ Instead, the LORD will drive out these nations before you because of their wickedness.

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“You are not going to take possession of their land because of your righteousness or your integrity. Instead, the LORD your God will drive out these nations before you because of their wickedness, in order to fulfill the promise he swore to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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“Understand that the LORD your God is not giving you this good land to possess because of your righteousness, for you are a stiff-necked people.

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They summon the peoples to a mountain;

there they offer acceptable sacrifices.

For they draw from the wealth of the seas

and the hidden treasures of the sand.

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He chose the best part for himself,

because a ruler’s portion was assigned there for him.

He came with the leaders of the people;

he carried out the LORD’s justice

and his ordinances for Israel.

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“Therefore, fear the LORD and worship him in sincerity and truth. Get rid of the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and worship the LORD.

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Let them tell the righteous acts of the LORD,

the righteous deeds of his villagers in Israel,

with the voices of the singers at the watering places.[fn]

Then the LORD’s people went down to the city gates.

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Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered;[fn]

he will thunder in the heavens against them.

The LORD will judge the ends of the earth.

He will give power to his king;

he will lift up the horn of his anointed.[fn]

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“Now present yourselves, so I may confront you before the LORD about all the righteous acts he has done for you and your ancestors.

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“The LORD will repay every man for his righteousness and his loyalty. I wasn’t willing to lift my hand against the LORD’s anointed, even though the LORD handed you over to me today.

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So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.

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The LORD rewarded me

according to my righteousness;

he repaid me

according to the cleanness of my hands.

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So the LORD repaid me

according to my righteousness,

according to my cleanness[fn] in his sight.

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And Solomon replied, “You have shown great and faithful love to your servant, my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, righteousness, and integrity.[fn] You have continued this great and faithful love for him by giving him a son to sit on his throne, as it is today.

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“So give your servant a receptive heart to judge your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of yours? ”

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may you hear in heaven and act.

May you judge your servants,

condemning the wicked man by bringing

what he has done on his own head

and providing justice for the righteous

by rewarding him according to his righteousness.

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“Blessed be the LORD your God! He delighted in you and put you on the throne of Israel, because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel. He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”

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So David reigned over all Israel, administering justice and righteousness for all his people.

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I know, my God, that you test the heart and that you are pleased with what is right. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present[fn] here giving joyfully and[fn] willingly to you.

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may you hear in heaven and act.

May you judge your servants,

condemning the wicked man by bringing

what he has done on his own head

and providing justice for the righteous

by rewarding him according to his righteousness.

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“Blessed be the LORD your God! He delighted in you and put you on his throne as king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, he has set you over them as king to carry out justice and righteousness.”

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I gave them this reply, “The God of the heavens is the one who will grant us success. We, his servants, will start building, but you have no share, right, or historic claim in Jerusalem.”

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if you are pure and upright,

then he will move even now on your behalf

and restore the home where your righteousness dwells.

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When you make a decision, it will be carried out,[fn]

and light will shine on your ways.

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The wicked are those who rebel against the light.

They do not recognize its ways

or stay on its paths.

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I will cling to my righteousness and never let it go.

My conscience will not accuse me as long as I live!

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I clothed myself in righteousness,

and it enveloped me;

my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.

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He will pray to God, and God will delight in him.

That person will see his face with a shout of joy,

and God will restore his righteousness to him.

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Your wickedness affects a person like yourself,

and your righteousness, a son of man.[fn]

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Answer me when I call,

God, who vindicates me.[fn]

You freed me from affliction;

be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

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Offer sacrifices in righteousness[fn]

and trust in the LORD.

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LORD, lead me in your righteousness

because of my adversaries;

make your way straight before me.

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The LORD judges the peoples;

vindicate me, LORD,

according to my righteousness and my integrity.

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I will thank the LORD for his righteousness;

I will sing about the name of the LORD Most High.

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For you have upheld my just cause;

you are seated on your throne as a righteous judge.

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And he judges the world with righteousness;

he executes judgment on the nations with fairness.

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For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds.

The upright will see his face.


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