Topic Overview
צֶדֶק (sedeq)
צֶדֶק (sedeq) (Hebrew Lexicon • H6664 • rightness, justice, standard of rectitude): rightness, justice, standard of rectitude. Rightness, objective standard of justice, equity in legal courts; divine foundation of God's throne ( Psalm 89:14 ). It is closely linked with Rorate Caeli Desuper Advent Plainsong Antiphon (AUDIO • historical): Historic Latin plainsong antiphon drawing on Isaiah 45:8 (Drop down ye heavens from above and let the skies pour down righteousness).