Definition of "righteousness" noun countable and uncountable , plural righteousnesses
(uncountable) The quality or state of being righteous . quotations examples
Quotations 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 .
1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter IV, in Francesca Carrara. […], volume I, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), page 45
(uncountable, theology) Holiness ; conformity of life to the divine law . quotations
Quotations 21 ¶ I hate , I despise your feast dayes , and I will not smell in your solemne assemblies .22 Though ye offer me burnt offerings , and your meat offerings , I will not accept them : neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts .23 Take thou away from mee the noise of thy songs : for I will not heare the melodie of thy violes .24 But let iudgement run downe as waters , and righteousnesse as a mightie streame .
1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], Amos 5:21–24