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| − | ''' | + | [[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> | ||
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| + | 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]]. | ||
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| + | == Bible verses on righteousness == | ||
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| + | *[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 | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Holiness]] | ||
| + | *[[Virtue]] | ||
| + | *[[Works (theology)]] | ||
| + | *[[Justification]] | ||
| + | *[[Bible reading and human flourishing]] | ||
| + | *[[Repentance]] | ||
| + | *[[Sin]] | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[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?] | ||
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| + | Videos on biblical righteousness: | ||
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGrzCZY5iGszSkn_KT3v9707 Videos on biblical righteousness], Video playlist | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Christian Theology]] | ||
[[category:Bible]] | [[category:Bible]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:59, July 3, 2025
"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)."[1]
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
- 55 Bible Verses on Righteousness, Bible to Life website
- 29 eye-opening Bible verses about righteousness, Active Christianity website
- Righteousness, Openbible.info
See also
External links
- What Is Righteousness?, Christianity.com
- Righteousness, Biblestudytool.com
- What Does Paul Mean by “the Righteousness of God”?, Gospel Coalition website
- What is Righteousness?
Videos on biblical righteousness:
- Videos on biblical righteousness, Video playlist
Notes
- ↑ What Is Righteousness?, Christianity.com