Strong's Number 6663

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Transliteration:

tsadaq {tsaw-dak'}

Word Origin:

a primitive root

TWOT:

1879

Part of Speech:

verb

Usage in the KJV:

justify 23, righteous 10, just 3, justice 2, cleansed 1, clear ourselves 1, righteousness 1

Total: 41

Definition:

to be just, be righteous
1. (Qal)
  1. to have a just cause, be in the right
  2. to be justified
  3. to be just (of God)
  4. to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character)
2. (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified
3. (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous
4. (Hiphil)
  1. to do or bring justice (in administering law)
  2. to declare righteous, justify
  3. to justify, vindicate the cause of, save
  4. to make righteous, turn to righteousness
5. (Hithpael) to justify oneself