Definition and Usage:
The term "righteousnesses" refers to acts or qualities of righteousness, embodying the state of being morally right or justifiable according to divine law. In the biblical context, righteousness is often associated with God's nature and His expectations for human conduct. It encompasses both the imputed righteousness given by God through faith and the practical righteousness demonstrated in the lives of believers.

Old Testament Context:
In the Old Testament, righteousness is a central theme, often linked with justice and mercy. The Hebrew word "tsedaqah" is frequently used to describe righteousness, emphasizing a life lived in accordance with God's standards. For instance, in Isaiah 64:6 , the prophet laments, "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags." This highlights the insufficiency of human righteousness apart from divine grace.

The Psalms and Proverbs frequently extol the virtues of righteousness. Psalm 11:7 states, "For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face." Here, righteousness is portrayed as an attribute of God that He desires to see reflected in His people.

New Testament Context:
In the New Testament, righteousness takes on a more profound theological significance with the advent of Jesus Christ. The Greek word "dikaiosyne" is used to describe both the righteousness of God and the righteousness that believers are called to pursue. Matthew 5:6 records Jesus saying, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." This beatitude underscores the importance of seeking righteousness as a fundamental aspect of Christian discipleship.

The Apostle Paul elaborates on the concept of righteousness in his epistles, particularly in Romans. Romans 3:22 declares, "And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe." Here, righteousness is presented as a gift from God, imputed to believers through faith in Christ, rather than through adherence to the law.

Theological Implications:
Righteousness in the biblical sense is both a legal standing before God and a moral quality that believers are called to exhibit. Theologically, it is understood that human beings cannot achieve righteousness on their own due to the pervasive nature of sin. Instead, righteousness is granted by God through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. This imputed righteousness is the basis for justification, a key doctrine in Christian theology.

Moreover, practical righteousness is the evidence of a transformed life. James 2:24 states, "You see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone." This verse emphasizes that genuine faith will naturally produce righteous deeds, reflecting the believer's new nature in Christ.

Practical Application:
Believers are called to pursue righteousness in their daily lives, striving to align their actions with God's will. This pursuit involves a commitment to holiness, justice, and love, as well as a reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance and empowerment. Philippians 1:11 encourages believers to be "filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God."

In summary, righteousnesses in the biblical context encompass both the divine gift of righteousness through faith and the ethical conduct expected of those who follow Christ. It is a multifaceted concept that reflects God's character and His redemptive plan for humanity.

"All Our Righteousnesses are as Filthy Rags, and we all do Fade as ...
... Sermon XVI. "All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, and we all do fade as
a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.". ...
/.../the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xvi all our righteousnesses.htm

"But we are all as an Unclean Thing, and all Our Righteousnesses ...
... Sermon XV. "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses
are as filthy rags,". Isaiah lxiv 6, 7.""But we are ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xv but we are.htm

Samech.
... Cease not to meditate upon My righteousnesses: and, feeling that this meditation
is usually hindered by the weaknesses of the soul, "Help me," he saith, "and I ...
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Resch.
... 153. "Health," he saith, "is far from the ungodly: for they regard not
Thy righteousnesses" (ver.155). This separateth thee, that ...
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Teth.
... or, "Good art Thou:" as we have before treated of this word: "and in Thy sweetness
teach me Thy statutes." He truly desireth to do the righteousnesses of God ...
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Lamed.
... mortality. 93. "I will never forget," he saith, "Thy righteousnesses, for
with them Thou hast quickened me" (ver.93). Behold how ...
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Zain.
... 56. Considering this, he addeth, "This was made unto me, because I sought
out Thy righteousnesses" (ver.56). "Thy" righteousnesses ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/zain.htm

"Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ. " These Words Belong ...
... And as with the one truth and many truths, so also with righteousness
and righteousnesses. For the very essential righteousness ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/3 grace and truth came.htm

Tadze.
... 139. "I am young, and of no reputation; yet do I not forget Thy righteousnesses:"
not as my enemies, who "have forgotten Thy words" (ver.141). ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/tadze.htm

Tau.
... 168. "My lips shall burst forth praise: when Thou hast taught me Thy righteousnesses"
(ver.171). We know how God teacheth those who are docile unto God. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/tau.htm

Righteousnesses (9 Occurrences)
...Righteousnesses (9 Occurrences). Luke 1:6 and they were both righteous before God,
going on in all the commands and righteousnesses of the Lord blameless, (YLT) ...
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Filthy (22 Occurrences)
... Psalm 14:3; Psalm 53:3); `iddim, plural of `iddah, from `adhadh, "to number or compute
(monthly courses)"; Isaiah 64:6, "All our righteousnesses are as filthy ...
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Rightful (6 Occurrences)

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Filth (21 Occurrences)
... Psalm 14:3; Psalm 53:3); `iddim, plural of `iddah, from `adhadh, "to number or compute
(monthly courses)"; Isaiah 64:6, "All our righteousnesses are as filthy ...
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Filthiness (16 Occurrences)
... Psalm 14:3; Psalm 53:3); `iddim, plural of `iddah, from `adhadh, "to number or compute
(monthly courses)"; Isaiah 64:6, "All our righteousnesses are as filthy ...
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Treachery (18 Occurrences)
... And he hath done perversity, According to all the abominations That the wicked hath
done, he doth -- thus he liveth, All his righteousnesses that he hath done ...
/t/treachery.htm - 12k

Rag
... a man with rags" (qera'im "torn garment"; compare 1 Kings 11:30), and figuratively
in Isaiah 64:6 the King James Version, "All our righteousnesses are as ...
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Rags (6 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are
as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind ...
/r/rags.htm - 8k

Perversity (23 Occurrences)
... And he hath done perversity, According to all the abominations That the wicked hath
done, he doth -- thus he liveth, All his righteousnesses that he hath done ...
/p/perversity.htm - 13k

Commands (216 Occurrences)
... Luke 1:6 and they were both righteous before God, going on in all the commands
and righteousnesses of the Lord blameless, (YLT). ...
/c/commands.htm - 35k

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