Definition of RIGHTEOUSNESS

righteousness

Meanings

Plural: righteousnesses

Noun

  • adhering to moral principles
  • The quality or state of being righteous.
  • Holiness; conformity of life to the divine law.
  • A righteous act or quality.
  • The behaviour of someone who is righteous.
  • The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English rightwisnes, from Old English rihtwīsnes (“justice”), equivalent to righteous + -ness.

Antonyms

unrighteousness

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