English Dictionary

righteousness

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/

名詞

不可算名詞 可算名詞

(uncountable) The quality or state of being righteous. / (uncountable, theology) Holiness; conformity of life to the divine law. / (countable) A righteous act, or righteous quality.

日本語の意味

正しさ：道徳的に正しい状態や性質 / 聖性：神聖さや、神の法則に従う生活態度（宗教的な文脈での用法） / 正しい行い：道徳や倫理に基づく行動や逸脱しない態度

Her unwavering commitment to righteousness inspired everyone in the village to act with kindness.

彼女が揺るぎなく正しさを重んじたことで、村の人々は親切に行動するようになった。

意味（1）

(uncountable) The quality or state of being righteous.

But in these days of fanaticism, that harsh and violent spirit is abroad, when men clothe their own angry passions in the garb of righteousness, and call persecution vindicating the honour of God.

意味（2）

(uncountable, theology) Holiness; conformity of life to the divine law.

By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.

意味（3）

(countable) A righteous act, or righteous quality.

All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.

意味（4）

The act or conduct of one who is righteous.

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth rightness at all times.

意味（5）

(theology) The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.

There are two kinds of Christian righteousness: the one without us, which we have by imputation; the other in us, which consisteth of faith, hope, and charity, and other Christian virtues.

righteousnesses （ plural ）