Strong’s G1347

δικαίωσις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

dikaiósis

Pronunciation

dee-kah'-yo-sis

Definition

Justification

Meaning

acquittal, justifying, justification, a process of absolution.

Usage

The term "dikaiósis" primarily refers to the act of God declaring a sinner to be righteous on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ. It is a legal term that signifies acquittal and the imputation of righteousness. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the process by which believers are made right with God, emphasizing the transformative power of faith and grace.

Bible references

Romans 4:25;Romans 5:18