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English word righteousness comes from Old English rihtwīsnes
rihtwīsnes (Old English)
rightwisnes (Middle English)
righteousness (English)
(countable) A righteous act, or righteous quality.. (theology) The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.. (uncountable) The quality or state of being righteous; 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 [...]