### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Aramaic word **tsidqâh**, represented by `{{H6665}}`, translates to **righteousness** or **beneficence**. As an Aramaic term corresponding to the Hebrew צְדָקָה, its usage is highly specific. It appears only **1 time** in the entire Bible, making its singular context particularly significant.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H6665}}` is in Daniel's counsel to the king in [[Daniel 4:27]]. In this verse, Daniel advises the king to "break off thy sins by **righteousness**, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor." Here, **righteousness** is presented as a direct and active remedy for sin, offered as a means to potentially achieve "a lengthening of thy tranquillity." It is not a passive state but a decisive action to replace sinful behavior.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its immediate context illuminate the meaning of `{{H6665}}`:
* `{{H2408}}` **chăṭîy** (sin): Defined as an offence, this word represents the specific problem that **righteousness** `{{H6665}}` is meant to correct. In [[Daniel 4:27]], one is instructed to "break off" these sins.
* `{{H5758}}` **ʻivyâʼ** (iniquity): Meaning perverseness, this term is used in parallel with sin in [[Daniel 4:27]]. It describes the moral corruption that stands in direct opposition to righteousness and mercy.
* `{{H2604}}` **chănan** (shew mercy, make supplication): This word is paired with **righteousness** in [[Daniel 4:27]] as part of the solution, specifically through "shewing mercy." It also appears when Daniel is found "making supplication" to God [[Daniel 6:11]], linking it to acts of piety and compassion.
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H6665}}`, though based on a single verse, is clear and practical.
* **Active Repentance:** It portrays righteousness not as a legal status but as the active fruit of repentance. It is the demonstrable action taken to break from sin `{{H2408}}` and iniquity `{{H5758}}`.
* **Social Justice:** The term's meaning of "beneficence" is underscored by its parallel use with "shewing mercy to the poor" [[Daniel 4:27]]. This links true righteousness directly to tangible acts of compassion and social responsibility.
* **Path to Restoration:** The word is used within a conditional promise. The practice of righteousness is presented as the path by which the king might find a "lengthening of thy tranquillity," connecting righteous living with divine favor and peace.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H6665}}` **tsidqâh** provides a concise yet powerful definition of righteousness in action. Its singular use in [[Daniel 4:27]] frames it as the definitive antidote to sin, demonstrated through practical beneficence and mercy. It is a cornerstone of the counsel for restoration, illustrating that righteousness is an active choice with tangible consequences for one's relationship with God and community.
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