Strong's Lexicon dikaiós: Righteous, just Original Word: δίκαιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root δίκη (díkē), meaning "justice" or "judgment." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6662 - צַדִּיק (tsaddiq): Often translated as "righteous" or "just," used to describe someone who is morally upright and in right standing with God. - H4941 - מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat): Refers to justice or judgment, often used in the context of God's righteous decrees. Usage: The term "dikaiós" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is righteous or just, both in character and action. It refers to a person who conforms to the moral and ethical standards set by God. This righteousness is not merely external but is rooted in a genuine relationship with God, reflecting His nature and commands. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, righteousness was often associated with fulfilling one's duties to the gods and society. However, in the Jewish context, righteousness was deeply connected to the covenant relationship with Yahweh, emphasizing obedience to the Law and the prophets. The New Testament expands this understanding by highlighting righteousness as a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ, rather than through human effort alone. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1346 dikaíōs (an adverb) – judicially approved (approved by God); justly, uprightly. See 1343 (dikaiosynē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dikaios Definition righteously, justly NASB Translation justly (1), ought (1), righteously (2), uprightly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1346: δικαίωςδικαίως, adverb (from Homer down); 1. justly, agreeably to right: κρίνειν (see δίκαιος, 2), 1 Peter 2:23; to suffer, Luke 23:41. 2. properly, as is right: 1 Corinthians 15: 3. uprightly, agreeably to the law of rectitude: 1 Thessalonians 2:10 (ὁσίως καί δικαίως, as Plato, rep. 1, p. 331 a. (cf. Trench, § 88, p. 328)); Titus 2:12. Adverb from dikaios; equitably -- justly, (to) righteously(-ness). see GREEK dikaios Englishman's Concordance Luke 23:41 AdvGRK: ἡμεῖς μὲν δικαίως ἄξια γὰρ NAS: And we indeed [are suffering] justly, for we are receiving KJV: we indeed justly; for we receive INT: we indeed justly worthy indeed 1 Corinthians 15:34 Adv 1 Thessalonians 2:10 Adv Titus 2:12 Adv 1 Peter 2:23 Adv |
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