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What Does “Righteousness” Mean in the Bible?
In the King James Bible, “Righteousness” means “moral goodness” in modern English. It is an archaic word from the 1611 KJV that has dropped out of everyday use.
What Was Lost
The restorative, relational dimension. Tsedaqah was not about personal moral perfection but about faithfully maintaining and restoring right relationships. A righteous king fed the poor, freed the captive, and restored the marginalized. 'Hunger and thirst for righteousness' meant craving a world set right, not craving moral purity.
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