Strong’s G1345
δικαίωμα
Part of speech
Noun, Neuter
Transliteration
dikaióma
Pronunciation
dee-kah'-yo-mah
Definition
Ordinance, requirement, righteous act, judgment, justification
Meaning
a thing pronounced (by God) to be righteous (just, the right); or the restoration of a criminal, a fresh chance given him; a righteous deed, an instance of perfect righteousness.
Usage
The term "dikaióma" refers to a righteous act or deed, an ordinance or requirement, or the result of being justified. It is used in the New Testament to describe God's righteous decrees, the righteous acts of believers, and the justification provided through faith in Jesus Christ. The word emphasizes the concept of righteousness as both a legal standing before God and a moral obligation for believers.
Bible references
Luke 1:6;Romans 1:32;Romans 2:26;Romans 5:16;Romans 5:18;Romans 8:4;Hebrews 9:1;Hebrews 9:10;Revelation 15:4;Revelation 19:8