Greek word · Strong's G1342

δίκαιος

díkaios · adjective · “righteous, just”

In a sentence

Dikaios means righteous or just — both God’s perfect rectitude and the right standing he gives believers in Christ. “The righteous shall live by faith.”

Dikaios is the adjective “just” or “righteous.” It describes God — “he is faithful and just (dikaios)” — and people who are in right standing with him, whether by their walk or, supremely, by gift.

The great New Testament use is Habakkuk’s line picked up three times by Paul and Hebrews: “the dikaios shall live by faith.” The righteous person, in the end, is the one who trusts God.

Strong's reference

Definition: equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)

KJV usage: just, meet, right(-eous)

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Romans 1:17 “For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”” 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.