The meaning of “צְדָקָה”
Understanding tsᵉdâqâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). - rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (ju...
צְדָקָה
justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). - rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity) 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:19 | “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.” Word: צְדָקָה (tsᵉdâqâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:21 | “The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.” Word: צְדָקָה (tsᵉdâqâh) | |
| Nehemiah 2:20 | “Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem. ” Word: צְדָקָה (tsᵉdâqâh) | |
| Isaiah 48:18 | “O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:” Word: צְדָקָה (tsᵉdâqâh) | |
| Hosea 10:12 | “Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” Word: צְדָקָה (tsᵉdâqâh) |
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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.