Definition of righteousness Righteousness

/ɹajˈʧʌsnʌs/ - [raychusnus] - right•eous•ness

We found 11 definitions of righteousness from 5 different sources.

What does righteousness mean?

Noun Plural: righteousnesses
righteousness - adhering to moral principles
		unrighteousness failure to adhere to moral principles; "forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness"
		morality concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
		impeccability the quality of being exempt from sin or incapable of sinning
		rectitude, uprightness righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
		piety, piousness righteousness by virtue of being pious
		justness, justice conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety; "it was performed with justness and beauty"
		honorableness, honourableness the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor
		honor, honour a woman's virtue or chastity

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righteousness (Noun)
The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law.
righteousness (Noun)
A righteous act, or righteous quality.
righteousness (Noun)
The act or conduct of one who is righteous.
righteousness (Noun)
The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.

righteousness (n.)
The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude.
righteousness (n.)
A righteous act, or righteous quality.
righteousness (n.)
The act or conduct of one who is righteous.
righteousness (n.)
The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground of justification.

Righteousness is an important theological concept in Islam, Judaism and Christianity. It is refering to person that is justified and all that they do is very pleasing to God.