In English, righteous sounds moral. Rule-following. Proper behavior. But the Hebrew word tsedeq is relational. It means being rightly aligned. Tsedeq is less about personal perfection and more about being faithful within relationships— with God and with others. This is important for those raised with strict moral teaching. Righteousness is not about never failing. It is about staying aligned, even after failure. Tsedeq tells us righteousness is lived, not performed. #BibleStudy #HebrewWord #Righteousness #BiblicalTruth #FaithAndLife