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Lexicon :: Strong's H6664 - ṣeḏeq

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צֶדֶק
Transliteration
ṣeḏeq
Pronunciation
tseh'-dek
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1879a

Strong’s Definitions

צֶדֶק tsedeq, tseh'-dek; from H6663; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity:—× even, (× that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).


KJV Translation Count — Total: 116x

The KJV translates Strong's H6664 in the following manner: righteousness (77x), just (11x), justice (10x), righteous (8x), righteously (3x), right (3x), righteous cause (1x), unrighteousness (1x), miscellaneous (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 116x
The KJV translates Strong's H6664 in the following manner: righteousness (77x), just (11x), justice (10x), righteous (8x), righteously (3x), right (3x), righteous cause (1x), unrighteousness (1x), miscellaneous (2x).
  1. justice, rightness, righteousness

    1. what is right or just or normal, rightness, justness (of weights and measures)

    2. righteousness (in government)

      1. of judges, rulers, kings

      2. of law

      3. of Davidic king, Messiah

      4. of Jerusalem as seat of just government

      5. of God's attribute

    3. righteousness, justice (in case or cause)

    4. rightness (in speech)

    5. righteousness (as ethically right)

    6. righteousness (as vindicated), justification (in controversy), deliverance, victory, prosperity

      1. of God as covenant-keeping in redemption

      2. in name of Messianic king

      3. of people enjoying salvation

      4. of Cyrus

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צֶדֶק tsedeq, tseh'-dek; from H6663; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity:—× even, (× that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).
STRONGS H6664: Abbreviations
צֶ֫דֶק noun masculineIsaiah 1:21 rightness, righteousness; — צ׳ Leviticus 19:36 + 87 times; צִדְקִי Isaiah 41:10 + 8 times, etc.; —
1. what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures, אֵיפָה, אֶבֶן שְׁלֵמָה וָצֶדֶק Deuteronomy 25:15 a perfect and a just weight, ephah; מאֹזְנֵי צ׳; אַבְנֵי צ׳, אֵיפַת צ׳, הִין צ׳, בַּת צ׳ Leviticus 19:36 (H) Job 31:6; Ezekiel 45:10; מַעְגְּלֵי צ׳ right paths Psalm 23:3; זִבְחֵי צ׳ right peace-offerings Deuteronomy 33:19; Psalm 4:6 [Psalm 4:3]; Psalm 51:21 [Psalm 51:19].
2. righteousness, in government:
a. of judges, rulers, kings, שׁפט בצ׳ Leviticus 19:15(H); שׁפט צ׳ Deuteronomy 1:16; Proverbs 31:9; משׁפט צ׳ Deuteronomy 16:18; רדף צ׳ Deuteronomy 16:20; חוֺקֵק צ׳ Proverbs 8:15; מלך לצ׳ Isaiah 32:1; דבּר צ׳ Psalm 58:2 [Psalm 58:1]; also Proverbs 25:5; Psalm 94:15; Ecclesiastes 5:7 [Ecclesiastes 5:8].
b. of law, as מִשְׁמָּטִים Isaiah 58:2; Psalm 119:7; Psalm 119:62; Psalm 119:75; Psalm 119:106; Psalm 119:160 (Greek Version of the LXX, but MT מִשְׁפַּט), Psalm 119:164; as עֵדוֺת Psalm 119:138; Psalm 119:144; as מִצְוֺר Psalm 119:172.
c. of Davidic king, Messiah Isaiah 11:4, Isaiah 11:5; Isaiah 16:5; Psalm 45:5 [Psalm 45:4], דין דצ׳ Psalm 72:2.
d. of Jerusalem, as seat of just government, עִיר הַצֶּדֶק Isaiah 1:26 city of righteousness; נְוֵה צ׳ Jeremiah 31:23; Jeremiah 50:7 (possibly these reflect an original god צֶדֶק, see מַלְכִּי צֶדֶק); יָלִין בָּהּ צ׳ Isaiah 1:21 righteousness used to lodge in her; compare מְקוֺם הצ׳ Ecclesiastes 3:16 the place of righteousness.
e. of God's attribute as sovereign Job 36:3, husband of Israel Hosea 2:21; צ׳ his personified agent Psalm 85:11 [Psalm 85:10]; Psalm 85:12 [Psalm 85:11]; Psalm 85:14 [Psalm 85:13], foundation of his throne Psalm 89:15 [Psalm 89:14] = Psalm 97:2; in his government Psalm 9:9 [Psalm 9:8]; Psalm 65:6 [Psalm 65:5]; Psalm 96:13 = Psalm 98:9, promise Isaiah 45:19, administration of justice Job 8:3; Jeremiah 11:20; Psalm 7:18 [Psalm 7:17]; Psalm 48:11 [Psalm 48:10]; Psalm 50:6 = Psalm 97:6, vindication of his people Psalm 9:5 [Psalm 9:4]; Psalm 35:24; Psalm 35:28; raising up Cyrus Isaiah 45:13, calling his servant Isaiah 42:6; אֱלֹהֵי צִדְקִי Psalm 4:2 [Psalm 4:1] God of my righteousness (who vindicates me); his צ׳ is everlasting Psalm 119:142.
3. righteousness, justice, in a case or cause Job 6:29; Job 8:6; Job 29:14; Psalm 35:27; Isaiah 59:4; God שׁפט כצ׳ Psalm 7:9 [Psalm 7:8] judges according to righteousness; גמל כצ׳ Psalm 18:21 [Psalm 18:20]; השׁיב כצ׳ Psalm 18:25 [Psalm 18:24]; שׁמע צ׳ Psalm 17:1 הוציא צ׳ Psalm 37:6.
4. rightness, in speech, דבּר צ׳ Psalm 52:5 [Psalm 52:3] (opposed to שֶׁקֶר); יַגִּיד צ׳ Proverbs 12:17; כל אמרי פי בצ׳ Proverbs 8:8; שִׂפְתֵי צ׳ Proverbs 16:13.
5. righteousness, as ethically right Job 35:2; Psalm 17:15; Psalm 45:8 [Psalm 45:7]; Proverbs 1:3; Proverbs 2:9; Ecclesiastes 7:15; Jeremiah 22:13; Ezekiel 3:20; Hosea 10:12 (read צ׳פְּרִי, so Greek Version of the LXX We Now); עלמים צ׳ Daniel 9:24; עשׂה צ׳ Isaiah 64:4 [Isaiah 64:5]; Psalm 119:121; פעל צ׳ Psalm 15:2; למד צ׳ Isaiah 26:6 [Isaiah 26:9] , Isaiah 26:10; בקּשׁ צ׳ Zephaniah 2:3; רדף צ׳ Isaiah 51:1; ידע צ׳ Isaiah 51:7.
6. righteousness as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity:
a. of God as covenant-keeping, in redemption, בִּימִין צִדְקִי Isaiah 41:10, || יֵשַׁע Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 51:5, compare Isaiah 42:21; בשּׂר צ׳ Psalm 40:10 [Psalm 40:9]; אִמְרַת צ׳ Psalm 119:123.
b. in name יהוה צִדְקֵנוּ, of Messianic king (vindicating people's cause and giving victory) [H3072 Jeremiah 23:6]; of city [H3072 Jeremiah 33:16].
c. of people as enjoying צ׳ of salvation, || יְשׁוּעָה Isaiah 62:1; || כָּבוֺד Isaiah 58:8; Isaiah 62:2; כהנים יִלְבְּשׁוּ צ׳ Psalm 132:9; שַׁעֲרֵי צ׳ Psalm 118:19; אֵילֵי הצ׳ Isaiah 61:3.
d. of Cyrus, יִקְרָאֵהוּ לְרַגְלוֺ צ׳ Isaiah 41:2 (who) in victory calleth him at every step (CheHpt on whose steps attends victory, so Di Du).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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Strong's Number H6664 matches the Hebrew צֶדֶק (ṣeḏeq),
which occurs 119 times in 112 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 3 (Psa 119:7–Isa 64:5)

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:7 -

I will give thanks to You with uprightness of heart,

When I learn Your righteous H6664 judgments.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:62 -

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You

Because of Your righteous H6664 judgments.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:75 -

I know, LORD, that Your judgments are righteous H6664,

And that You have afflicted me in faithfulness.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:106 -

I have sworn and I will confirm it,

That I will keep Your righteous H6664 judgments.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:121 -

Ayin

I have done justice and righteousness H6664;

Do not leave me to my oppressors.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:123 -

My eyes fail with longing for Your salvation,

And for Your righteous H6664 [fn]word.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:138 -

You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness H6664

And great faithfulness.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:142 -

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness H6664,

And Your Law is truth.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:144 -

Your testimonies are righteous H6664 forever;

Give me understanding that I may live.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:160 -

The sum of Your word is truth,

And every one of Your righteous H6664 judgments is everlasting.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:164 -

Seven times a day I praise You

Because of Your righteous H6664 judgments.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:172 -

Let my tongue sing about Your [fn]word,

For all Your commandments are righteousness H6664.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:9 -

May Your priests be clothed with righteousness H6664,

And may Your godly ones sing for joy.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:3 -

To receive instruction in wise behavior,

Righteousness H6664, justice, and integrity;

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:9 -

Then you will discern righteousness H6664, justice,

And integrity, and every good path.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:8 -

“All the words of my mouth are in righteousness H6664;

There is nothing crooked or perverted in them.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:15 -

“By me kings reign,

And rulers decree justice H6664.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:16 -

“By me princes rule, and nobles,

All who judge rightly H6664.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:17 -

One who declares truth tells what H6664 is H6664 right H6664,

But a false witness, deceit.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:13 -

Righteous H6664 lips are the delight of kings,

And one who speaks right is loved.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:5 -

Take away the wicked before the king,

And his throne will be established in righteousness H6664.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:9 -

Open your mouth, judge righteously H6664,

And [fn]defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 3:16 -

Furthermore, I have seen under the sun that in the place of justice there is wickedness and in the place of righteousness H6664 there is wickedness.

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 5:8 -

If you see oppression of the poor and denial of justice and righteousness H6664 in the province, do not be shocked at the [fn]sight; for one [fn]official watches over another [fn]official, and there are higher [fn]officials over them.

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 7:15 -

I have seen everything during my [fn]lifetime of futility; there is a righteous person who perishes in his righteousness H6664, and there is a wicked person who prolongs his life in his wickedness.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:21 -

How the faithful city has become a prostitute,

She who was full of justice!

Righteousness H6664 once dwelt in her,

But now murderers.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:26 -

“Then I will restore your judges as at first,

And your counselors as at the beginning;

After that you will be called the city of righteousness H6664,

A faithful city.”

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:4 -

But with righteousness H6664 He will judge the poor,

And decide with fairness for the humble of the earth;

And He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,

And with the breath of His lips He will slay the wicked.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:5 -

Also righteousness H6664 will be the belt around His hips,

And faithfulness the belt around His waist.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 16:5 -

A throne will be established in faithfulness,

And a judge will sit on it in trustworthiness in the tent of David;

Moreover, he will seek justice,

And be prompt in righteousness H6664.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:9 -

At night [fn]my soul longs for You,

Indeed, [fn]my spirit within me seeks You diligently;

For when the earth [fn]experiences Your judgments,

The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness H6664.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:10 -

Though the wicked person is shown compassion,

He does not learn righteousness H6664;

He deals unjustly in the land of uprightness,

And does not perceive the majesty of the LORD.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:1 -

Behold, a king will reign righteously H6664,

And officials will rule justly.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:2 -

“Who has stirred one from the east

Whom He calls in righteousness H6664 to His [fn]feet?

He turns nations over to him

And subdues kings.

He makes them like dust with his sword,

Like the wind-driven chaff with his bow.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:10 -

‘Do not fear, for I am with you;

Do not be afraid, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, I will also help you,

I will also uphold you with My righteous H6664 right hand.’

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:6 -

“I am the LORD, I have called You in righteousness H6664,

I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You,

And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people,

As a light to the nations,

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:21 -

The LORD was pleased for His righteousness’ H6664 sake

To make the Law great and glorious.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:8 -

“Drip down, heavens, from above,

And let the clouds pour down righteousness H6664;

Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit,

And righteousness sprout with it.

I, the LORD, have created it.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:13 -

“I have stirred him in righteousness H6664,

And I will make all his ways smooth.

He will build My city and let My exiles go free,

Without any payment or reward,” says the LORD of armies.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:19 -

“I have not spoken in secret,

In [fn]some dark land;

I did not say to the [fn]offspring of Jacob,

‘Seek Me in [fn]a wasteland’;

I, the LORD, speak righteousness H6664,

Declaring things that are right.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:1 -

“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness H6664,

Who seek the LORD:

Look to the rock from which you were cut,

And to the [fn]quarry from which you were dug.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:5 -

“My righteousness H6664 is near, My salvation has gone forth,

And My arms will judge the peoples;

The coastlands will wait for Me,

And they will wait expectantly for My arm.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:7 -

“Listen to Me, you who know righteousness H6664,

A people in whose heart is My Law;

Do not fear the taunting of [fn]people,

Nor be terrified of their abuses.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 58:2 -

“Yet they seek Me day by day and delight to know My ways,

As a nation that has done righteousness

And has not forsaken the ordinance of their God.

They ask Me for just H6664 decisions,

They delight in the nearness of God.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 58:8 -

“Then your light will break out like the dawn,

And your recovery will spring up quickly;

And your righteousness H6664 will go before you;

The glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 59:4 -

No one sues righteously H6664 and no one pleads [fn]honestly.

They trust in confusion and speak lies;

They conceive trouble and give birth to disaster.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 61:3 -

To grant those who mourn in Zion,

Giving them a garland instead of ashes,

The oil of gladness instead of mourning,

The cloak of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.

So they will be called [fn]oaks of righteousness H6664,

The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:1 -

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,

And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet,

Until her righteousness H6664 goes forth like brightness,

And her salvation like a torch that is burning.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:2 -

The nations will see your righteousness H6664,

And all kings your glory;

And you will be called by a new name

Which the mouth of the LORD will designate.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:5 -

You meet him who rejoices in doing righteousness H6664,

Who remembers You in Your ways.

Behold, You were angry, for we sinned,

We continued in [fn]our sins for a long time;

Yet shall we be saved?


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