δικαίωσιςdikaíōsis
the act of pronouncing righteous, justification, acquittal: Romans 4:25, Romans 5:18.
Greek (New Testament) · G1347
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Romans 4:25 He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.
- Romans 5:18 Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.