Strong’s G1344

δικαιόω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

dikaioó

Pronunciation

dik-ah-yo'-o

Definition

To justify, to declare righteous, to acquit

Meaning

I make righteous, defend the cause of, plead for the righteousness (innocence) of, acquit, justify; hence: I regard as righteous.

Usage

The verb δικαιόω primarily means to declare or pronounce someone as righteous. In a legal sense, it refers to the act of acquitting or vindicating someone, declaring them free from guilt or blame. In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of God's act of declaring a sinner righteous through faith in Jesus Christ. This justification is not based on the individual's own merit but on the righteousness of Christ imputed to them.

Bible references

Matthew 11:19;Matthew 12:37;Luke 7:29;Luke 7:35;Luke 10:29;Luke 16:15;Luke 18:14;Acts 13:39;Acts 13:39;Romans 2:13;Romans 3:4;Romans 3:20;Romans 3:24;Romans 3:26;Romans 3:28;Romans 3:30;Romans 4:2;Romans 4:5;Romans 5:1;Romans 5:9;Romans 6:7;Romans 8:30;Romans 8:30;Romans 8:33;1 Corinthians 4:4