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'''Righteousness''' is a term used frequently in [[English]] translations of the [[Bible]].
[[File:Breastplate of rightneousness.jpg|right|thumbnail|350px|"Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness." - [[Ephesians]] 6:14 (NRSV)]]
"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]].
== Bible verses on righteousness ==
*[https://bibletolife.com/resources/verse-collections/55-bible-verses-on-righteousness/ 55 Bible Verses on Righteousness], Bible to Life website
*[https://activechristianity.org/29-eye-opening-bible-verses-about-righteousness 29 eye-opening Bible verses about righteousness], Active Christianity website
*[https://www.openbible.info/topics/righteousness Righteousness], Openbible.info
== See also ==
*[[Holiness]]
*[[Virtue]]
*[[Works (theology)]]
*[[Justification]]
*[[Bible reading and human flourishing]]
*[[Repentance]]
*[[Sin]]
== External links ==
*[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
*[https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/righteousness/ Righteousness], Biblestudytool.com
*[https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/righteousness-of-god/ What Does Paul Mean by “the Righteousness of God”?], Gospel Coalition website
*[https://thebiblesays.com/tough-topics/what-is-righteousness/ What is Righteousness?]
Videos on biblical righteousness:
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGrzCZY5iGszSkn_KT3v9707 Videos on biblical righteousness], Video playlist
== Notes ==
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