| − | "In its deeper spiritual meaning, '''righteousness''' is the quality of being right in the eyes of [[God]], including character (nature), conscience ([[attitude]]), conduct (action), and command (word). Righteousness is, therefore, based upon God's standard because He is the ultimate Lawgiver (Isaiah 33:22)."<ref>[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-righteousness.html#:~:text=In%20its%20deeper%20spiritual%20meaning,(Isaiah%2033%3A22). What Is Righteousness?], Christianity.com</ref> | + | "In its deeper spiritual meaning, '''righteousness''' is the quality of being right in the eyes of [[God]], including character (nature), conscience ([[attitude]]), conduct (action), and command (word). Righteousness is, therefore, based upon God's standard because He is the ultimate Lawgiver ([[Isaiah]] 33:22)."<ref>[https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-righteousness.html#:~:text=In%20its%20deeper%20spiritual%20meaning,(Isaiah%2033%3A22). What Is Righteousness?], Christianity.com</ref> |
| | Righteousness is a term used frequently in [[English]] translations of the [[Bible]]. The highly respected, modern [[ESV]] uses it 272 times, a two-thirds of which in the [[Old Testament]]. | | Righteousness is a term used frequently in [[English]] translations of the [[Bible]]. The highly respected, modern [[ESV]] uses it 272 times, a two-thirds of which in the [[Old Testament]]. |