Righteousness etymology

English

English word righteousness comes from Old English rihtwīsnes

Etymology of righteousness

Detailed word origin of righteousness

Dictionary entry Language Definition
rihtwīsnes Old English (ang)
rightwisnes Middle English (enm)
righteousness English (en) (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 [...]