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Lexicon :: Strong's H6666 - ṣᵊḏāqâ

Aa
צְדָקָה
Transliteration
ṣᵊḏāqâ
Pronunciation
tsed-aw-kaw'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1879b

Strong’s Definitions

צְדָקָה tsᵉdâqâh, tsed-aw-kaw'; from H6663; rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity):—justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 157x

The KJV translates Strong's H6666 in the following manner: righteousness (128x), justice (15x), right (9x), righteous acts (3x), moderately (1x), righteously (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 157x
The KJV translates Strong's H6666 in the following manner: righteousness (128x), justice (15x), right (9x), righteous acts (3x), moderately (1x), righteously (1x).

  1. justice, righteousness

    1. righteousness (in government)

      1. of judge, ruler, king

      2. of law

      3. of Davidic king Messiah

    2. righteousness (of God's attribute)

    3. righteousness (in a case or cause)

    4. righteousness, truthfulness

    5. righteousness (as ethically right)

    6. righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation

      1. of God

      2. prosperity (of people)

    7. righteous acts

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צְדָקָה tsᵉdâqâh, tsed-aw-kaw'; from H6663; rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity):—justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness).
STRONGS H6666: Abbreviations
צְדָקָה 157 noun feminine righteousness; — absolute צ׳ Genesis 15:6 + 81 times; construct צִדְקַת Deuteronomy 33:21 +5 times; suffix צִדְקָתִי Genesis 30:33 +, etc.; plural צְדָקוֺת Isaiah 33:15 + 3 times; construct צִדְקוֺת Judges 5:11+; suffix צִדְקֹתֶיךָ Daniel 9:16, etc.; —
1. righteousness, in government:
a. of judge, ruler, king: || משׁפט Isaiah 5:7; Isaiah 9:6; Amos 5:7; Amos 6:12; משׁפט וצ׳ 2 Samuel 8:15, עשׂה David executed justice and righteousness = 1 Chronicles 18:14, compare 1 Kings 10:9 2 Chronicles 9:8; Jeremiah 22:3, 15; Jeremiah 33:15; Ezekiel 45:9; יִכּוֺן כִּסֵּא בּצ׳ Proverbs 16:12, compare Isaiah 54:14; עֲבֹדַת השׂ׳, מַעֲשֵׂה הצ׳ Isaiah 32:17, compare Isaiah 32:16; נֹגְשַׂיִךְ צ׳ Isaiah 60:17.
b. of law, || משׁפטים, צִדְקַת י׳ Deuteronomy 33:21.
c. of Davidic king, Messiah, || משׁפט, Psalm 72:1; Psalm 72:3; Isaiah 9:6; Jeremiah 23:5; Jeremiah 33:15.
2. God's attribute as sovereign Psalm 36:7; Psalm 71:19; in government, עשׂה משׁפט וצ׳ Psalm 99:4; Jeremiah 9:23; administering justice Job 37:23; punishment Isaiah 1:27; Isaiah 5:16; Isaiah 10:22; Isaiah 28:17; Daniel 9:7; vindication of his people Micah 7:9.
3. righteousness, in a case or cause, בצדקתי החזקתי Job 27:6 on my righteousness I hold fast; מה ישׁ לי עוד צ׳ 2 Samuel 19:29 what right have I yet ? of God's judgments, הגיד צ׳ Isaiah 57:12 (irony); השׁיב צ׳ 1 Samuel 26:23; Job 33:26; כּצ׳, השׁיב 2 Samuel 22:25, גמל 2 Samuel 22:21, נתן 1 Kings 8:52 2 Chronicles 6:23.
4. righteousness = truthfulness, באמת ובצ׳ Isaiah 48:1; Zechariah 8:8; in word Isaiah 45:28; Isaiah 63:1, oath Jeremiah 4:2.
5. righteousness, as ethically right: Genesis 30:33 (J) Deuteronomy 6:25; Isaiah 33:5; Isaiah 41:18; Ezekiel 14:14, 20; Proverbs 10:2; Proverbs 11:4, 5, 18, 19 + 17 times, + (ה)צַךִּיק(ים) צִדְקַת Isaiah 5:23; Ezekiel 18:20; Ezekiel 33:12; ישׁרים צ׳ Proverbs 11:6; אֹרַח צ׳ Proverbs 8:20; Proverbs 12:28; דֶּרֶךְ צ׳ Proverbs 16:31; עשׂה צ׳ do righteousness Psalm 106:3; Isaiah 56:1; Isaiah 58:2; Ezekiel 18:22; עשׂה משׁפט וצ׳ Ezekiel 18:5 + 6 times Ezekiel; ומשׁפט עשׂה צ׳ Genesis 18:10 (J) Proverbs 21:8; רדף צ׳ Proverbs 15:9; Proverbs 21:21; הלך באמת ובצ׳ 1 Kings 3:6; חשׁב לוֺ (ל)צ׳ Genesis 15:6 (JE) imputed to him (for) righteousness, Psalm 106:31; וָחֶסֶד צ׳ Proverbs 21:21 (twice in verse) (strike out Greek Version of the LXXA B Toy).
6. righteousness as vindicated, justification, salvation, etc. (compare צֶדֶק 6):
a. of God || יָשַׁע, תְּשׁוּעָה, יְשׁוּעָה Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 46:13; Isaiah 51:6 + 7 times Isaiah2; || בְּרָכָה Psalm 24:6; || נַחֲלָה Isaiah 54:17; || חֶסֶד Psalm 36:11; Psalm 103:17; שֶׁמֶשׁ צ׳ Malachi 3:20 [Malachi 4:2] sun of righteousness (with healing); בִּצ׳, י׳ delivers, guides, exalts his people Psalm 5:9; Psalm 31:2; Psalm 71:2; Psalm 89:17; Psalm 119:40; Psalm 143:1; Psalm 143:11; אַליָֿבאֹוּ בְּצִדְקָתֶ֑ךָ Psalm 69:28 (of wicked); as accusative after verbs of declaring, etc., his saving (delivering) righteousness Psalm 22:32 [Psalm 22:31]; Psalm 40:11; Psalm 51:16; Psalm 71:15; Psalm 71:16; Psalm 71:24; Psalm 98:2; Psalm 145:7; also יִוָּדַע צ׳ Psalm 88:13; עֹמֶדֶת צ׳ לָעַד his righteousness endureth for ever Psalm 111:3; compare Psalm 119:142.
b. of people, = prosperity, || הון, עשׁר Proverbs 8:18; מוֺרֶה לצ׳ early rain for prosperity Joel 2:23.
7. plural righteous acts:
a. of God Judges 5:11 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 12:7; Micah 6:5; vindication of right Psalm 103:6; redemptive Isaiah 45:24; Daniel 9:16.
b. of man's moral conduct Isaiah 64:5; Jeremiah 51:10, also probably Ezekiel 3:20; Ezekiel 18:24; Ezekiel 33:13 (Kt singular) Psalm 11:7 (? gloss), Daniel 9:18; as adverb accusative, הֹלֵךְ צְדָקוֺת Isaiah 33:15.

See related Aramaic BDB entry H6665.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

15:6; 15:6; 18:10; 30:33; 30:33

Deuteronomy

6:25; 33:21; 33:21

Judges

5:11; 5:11

1 Samuel

12:7; 26:23

2 Samuel

8:15; 19:29; 22:21; 22:25

1 Kings

3:6; 8:52; 10:9

1 Chronicles

18:14

2 Chronicles

6:23; 9:8

Job

27:6; 33:26; 37:23

Psalms

5:9; 11:7; 22:31; 24:6; 31:2; 36:7; 36:11; 40:11; 51:16; 69:28; 71:2; 71:15; 71:16; 71:19; 71:24; 72:1; 72:3; 88:13; 89:17; 98:2; 99:4; 103:6; 103:17; 106:3; 106:31; 111:3; 119:40; 119:142; 143:1; 143:11; 145:7

Proverbs

8:18; 8:20; 10:2; 11:4; 11:5; 11:6; 11:18; 11:19; 12:28; 15:9; 16:12; 16:31; 21:8; 21:21; 21:21

Isaiah

1:27; 5:7; 5:16; 5:23; 9:6; 9:6; 10:22; 28:17; 32:16; 32:17; 33:5; 33:15; 33:15; 41:18; 45:8; 45:24; 46:13; 48:1; 51:6; 54:14; 54:17; 56:1; 57:12; 58:2; 60:17; 63:1; 64:5

Jeremiah

4:2; 9:23; 22:3; 22:15; 23:5; 33:15; 33:15; 51:10

Ezekiel

3:20; 14:14; 14:20; 18:5; 18:20; 18:22; 18:24; 33:12; 33:13; 45:9

Daniel

9:7; 9:16; 9:16; 9:18

Joel

2:23

Amos

5:7; 6:12

Micah

6:5; 7:9

Zechariah

8:8

Malachi

4:2

H6666

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6666 matches the Hebrew צְדָקָה (ṣᵊḏāqâ),
which occurs 159 times in 150 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 3 (Psa 103:17–Isa 54:17)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:17 - But the love of the LORD remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:3 - There is joy for those who deal justly with others
and always do what is right.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 106:31 - So he has been regarded as a righteous man
ever since that time.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:3 - Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.
His righteousness never fails.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:3 - They themselves will be wealthy,
and their good deeds will last forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:9 - They share freely and give generously to those in need.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.
They will have influence and honor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:40

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:40 - I long to obey your commandments!
Renew my life with your goodness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:142

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:142 - Your justice is eternal,
and your instructions are perfectly true.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:1 - A psalm of David.

Hear my prayer, O LORD;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:11 - For the glory of your name, O LORD, preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:7 - Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness;
they will sing with joy about your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:18 - I have riches and honor,
as well as enduring wealth and justice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:20 - I walk in righteousness,
in paths of justice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:2 - Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:4 - Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:5 - The godly are directed by honesty;
the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:6 - The godliness of good people rescues them;
the ambition of treacherous people traps them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:18 - Evil people get rich for the moment,
but the reward of the godly will last.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:19 - Godly people find life;
evil people find death.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:28 - The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:6 - Godliness guards the path of the blameless,
but the evil are misled by sin.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:34 - Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:9 - The LORD detests the way of the wicked,
but he loves those who pursue godliness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:8 - Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:12 - A king detests wrongdoing,
for his rule is built on justice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:31 - Gray hair is a crown of glory;
it is gained by living a godly life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:3 - The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just
than when we offer him sacrifices.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:21 - Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:27

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:27 - Zion will be restored by justice;
those who repent will be revived by righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:7 - The nation of Israel is the vineyard of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.
The people of Judah are his pleasant garden.
He expected a crop of justice,
but instead he found oppression.
He expected to find righteousness,
but instead he heard cries of violence.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:16 - But the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will be exalted by his justice.
The holiness of God will be displayed by his righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:23 - They take bribes to let the wicked go free,
and they punish the innocent.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:7 - His government and its peace
will never end.
He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David
for all eternity.
The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies
will make this happen!

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 10:22

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 10:22 - But though the people of Israel are as numerous
as the sand of the seashore,
only a remnant of them will return.
The LORD has rightly decided to destroy his people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:17 - I will test you with the measuring line of justice
and the plumb line of righteousness.
Since your refuge is made of lies,
a hailstorm will knock it down.
Since it is made of deception,
a flood will sweep it away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:16 - Justice will rule in the wilderness
and righteousness in the fertile field.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:17 - And this righteousness will bring peace.
Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:5 - Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven,
he will make Jerusalem[fn] his home of justice and righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:15 - Those who are honest and fair,
who refuse to profit by fraud,
who stay far away from bribes,
who refuse to listen to those who plot murder,
who shut their eyes to all enticement to do wrong—

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:8 - “Open up, O heavens,
and pour out your righteousness.
Let the earth open wide
so salvation and righteousness can sprout up together.
I, the LORD, created them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:23 - I have sworn by my own name;
I have spoken the truth,
and I will never go back on my word:
Every knee will bend to me,
and every tongue will confess allegiance to me.[fn]”

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:24

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:24 - The people will declare,
“The LORD is the source of all my righteousness and strength.”
And all who were angry with him
will come to him and be ashamed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 46:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 46:12 - “Listen to me, you stubborn people
who are so far from doing right.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 46:13 - For I am ready to set things right,
not in the distant future, but right now!
I am ready to save Jerusalem[fn]
and show my glory to Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 48:1 - “Listen to me, O family of Jacob,
you who are called by the name of Israel
and born into the family of Judah.
Listen, you who take oaths in the name of the LORD
and call on the God of Israel.
You don’t keep your promises,

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 48:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 48:18 - Oh, that you had listened to my commands!
Then you would have had peace flowing like a gentle river
and righteousness rolling over you like waves in the sea.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:6 - Look up to the skies above,
and gaze down on the earth below.
For the skies will disappear like smoke,
and the earth will wear out like a piece of clothing.
The people of the earth will die like flies,
but my salvation lasts forever.
My righteous rule will never end!

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:8 - For the moth will devour them as it devours clothing.
The worm will eat at them as it eats wool.
But my righteousness will last forever.
My salvation will continue from generation to generation.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:14 - You will be secure under a government that is just and fair.
Your enemies will stay far away.
You will live in peace,
and terror will not come near.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:17 - But in that coming day
no weapon turned against you will succeed.
You will silence every voice
raised up to accuse you.
These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD;
their vindication will come from me.
I, the LORD, have spoken!

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