RIGHTEOUSNESS — RIGHTEOUSNESS, the fulfillment of all legal and moral obligations. Righteousness is not an abstract notion but rather consists in doing what is just and right in all relationships; …keep justice and do righteousness at all times (Ps. 106:3; cf.… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Righteousness — in this article refers to the important theological concept in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It is an attribute that implies that a person s actions are justified, and can have the connotation that the person has been judged or reckoned as… … Wikipedia
Righteousness — Right eous*ness, n. [AS. rihtw[=i]snes.] 1. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. [1913 Webster] Note: Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
righteousness — index equity (justice), ethics, honor (good reputation), integrity, justice, merit, principle ( … Law dictionary
righteousness — In Hebrew, the quality of being found right or innocent; it is what describes a good king (Isa. 32:1) or a fair partner or neighbour (Amos 5:6–7). God is righteous because he observes his covenant, delivering Israel from enemies and offering hope … Dictionary of the Bible
righteousness — This term (from Old English for just way ) is used in two different senses: (1) righteousness is the divine attribute whereby God treats all created beings with justice and fairness, and (2) in regard to human beings, righteousness is… … Glossary of theological terms
righteousness — /ruy cheuhs nis/, n. 1. the quality or state of being righteous. 2. righteous conduct. 3. the quality or state of being just or rightful: They came to realize the righteousness of her position on the matter. [bef. 900; ME rightwisnes(se), OE… … Universalium
righteousness — Pono. ♦ The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness, ua mau ke ea o ka āina i ka pono (motto of Hawai i) … English-Hawaiian dictionary
righteousness — righteous ► ADJECTIVE ▪ morally right or justifiable. DERIVATIVES righteously adverb righteousness noun … English terms dictionary
righteousness — noun see righteous … New Collegiate Dictionary
