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I need help with a word study for the term righteousness as found in Romans 3:21-26. I need to know the semantic range of the word and its meaning in the context of Romans 3:21-26.

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This solution will assist the student in understanding the "righteousness of God" in the context of Romans 3:21-26.

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The "righteousness of God" in Paul's theology is evident throughout the book of Romans beginning from the first chapter.

The righteousness of God has been used by Paul in reference to human beings imitating Christ's faithful obedience and trust in God.

Paul links the faithfulness of Christ to the righteousness of God in the context of justice, as in 2 Corinthians, which is also more fully developed in Romans.

In Romans 1, the "righteousness of God" is used to set the agenda for Romans especially for chapters 9 to 11.

In Romans 3, the righteousness of God is revealed in the power of God for salvation. This is evident (twice) in 3:21-26 where the faithfulness of Jesus Christ is closely linked to the righteousness of God.

Semantic Range of "Righteousness"

Greek noun = dikaiosynē is translated as "righteousness" and "justice" in English.

Greek = pistis is translated as "faith" or "faithfulness."

Similarly, Greek adjective = dikaios is translated as "righteous" or "just."

However, Greek verb = dikaioō ...

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