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dikaiosunē G1343

δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosunē) means “righteousness” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

δικαιοσύνη Greek · G1343 91 tagged occurrences in 86 verses

Pronunciation guide: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1343

δικαιοσύνη · dikaiosunē · righteousness

δικαιοσύνη, -ης, ἡ (δίκαιος), [in LXX chiefly for צֶדֶק, and cognates, Gen.15:6, al., rarely for חֶסֶד, Gen.19:19 ;] the character of ὁ δίκαιος (which see) 1. in broad sense, righteousness, conformity to the Divine will in purpose, thought and action: Mat.5:6, Jhn.16:8, Act.13:10, Rom.4:3; λόγος δικαιοσύνης, teaching of r., Heb.5:13; βασιλεὺς δ. (cf. FlJ, BJ, vi, 10, β. δίκαιος), Heb.7:2; ὅπλα δ., Rom.6:13; ὁδὸς δ., Mat.21:32; θώραξ τῆς δ., Eph.6:14; διὰκονοι δ., 2Co.11:15; ὁσιότης καὶ δ., Luk.1:75, cf. Eph.4:24; ἀγαθωσύνῃ καὶ δ., Eph.5:9; δ. κ. εἰρήνη κ. χαρά, Rom.14:17; δ. κ. ἁγιασμός, 1Co.1:30; opposite to ἁμαρτία, Rom.8:10; ἀνομία, 2Co.6:14; άδικία, Rom.3:5; ποιεῖν τὴν δ., 1Jn.2:29 Jn 3:7; id. as an inclusive term for the active duties of the religious life (ICC, in l; Abbott, Essays, 73 ff), Mat.6:1; ἐργάζεσθαι δ., Act.10:35; διώκειν δ., 1Ti.6:11; πληροῦν πᾶσαν δ., Mat.3:15; ζῆν τῇ δ., 1Pe.2:24; δ. θεοῦ, a righteousness divine in its character and origin, Mat.6:33, Jas.1:20, (where it also includes the idea of God's personal r.; see ICC, on Rom.1:17) Rom.1:17 3:5, 21-26 10:3, 2Co.5:21, Php.3:9; ἡ δ. τ. πίσιεως, Rom.4:11; ἡ ἐκ π. δ., Rom.9:30; ἡ κατὰ π. δ., Heb.11:7; opposite to this is ἡ ἐκ νόμου δ., Rom.10:5; ἡ δ. ἐν ν., Php.3:6; ἡ ἰδία δ., Rom.10:3, cf. Php.3:9 2. In narrower sense (cf. δίκαιος), justice: Act.17:31, 2Pe.1:1, Rev.19:11 (DCG, ii, 529 ff.; Cremer, 190, 690). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(usually if not always in a Jewish atmosphere), justice, justness, righteousness, righteousness of which God is the source or author, but practically: a divine righteousness.

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How translators render G1343

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
righteousness 49
of righteousness 18
the righteousness 7
to righteousness 4
justice 2
what is right 2
a righteousness 1
it 1
justified 1
our righteousness 1
righteous acts 1
righteousness comes 1
righteousness that 1
the righteous 1
this righteousness 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
righteousness 50
of righteousness 19
the righteousness 13
of the righteousness 2
after righteousness 1
from righteousness 1
hath righteousness 1
righteousness sake 1
to righteousness 1
unto righteousness 1
unto the righteousness 1

Verses containing G1343

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  1. 2 Corinthians 11:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

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  2. Galatians 2:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.

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  3. Galatians 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

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  4. Galatians 3:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.

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  5. Galatians 5:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

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  6. Ephesians 4:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

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  7. Ephesians 5:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.

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  8. Ephesians 6:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,

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  9. Philippians 1:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

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  10. Philippians 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless.

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  11. Philippians 3:9 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

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  12. 1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

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  13. 2 Timothy 2:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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  14. 2 Timothy 3:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

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  15. 2 Timothy 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

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  16. Titus 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

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  17. Hebrews 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

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  18. Hebrews 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.

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  19. Hebrews 7:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

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  20. Hebrews 11:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

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  21. Hebrews 11:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

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  22. Hebrews 12:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

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  23. James 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

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  24. James 2:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.

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  25. James 3:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

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  26. 1 Peter 2:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

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  27. 1 Peter 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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  28. 2 Peter 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

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  29. 2 Peter 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;

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  30. 2 Peter 2:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.

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  31. 2 Peter 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

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  32. 1 John 2:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.

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  33. 1 John 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

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  34. 1 John 3:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother.

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  35. Revelation 19:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.

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  36. Revelation 22:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

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