The meaning of “צַדִּיק”
Understanding tsaddîyq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
just, lawful, righteous (man). - just 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in...
צַדִּיק
just, lawful, righteous (man). - just 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:25 | “That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Word: צַדִּיק (tsaddîyq) | |
| 1 Kings 8:32 | “Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.” Word: צַדִּיק (tsaddîyq) | |
| Job 27:17 | “He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.” Word: צַדִּיק (tsaddîyq) | |
| Jeremiah 20:12 | “But, O Lord of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.” Word: צַדִּיק (tsaddîyq) | |
| Amos 5:12 | “For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right.” Word: צַדִּיק (tsaddîyq) |
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Theological Word Study: Righteous
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Righteous one
The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Righteous, just
The Greek dikaios (δίκαιος) means righteous or just—conforming to God's standard. Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers through faith (Romans 4:5), making them legally righteous before God.