Scripture Focus: “The righteous (tzadik) will live by his trust.” — Habakkuk 2:4, TLV
The Word
Tzadik (צַדִּיק) comes from the Hebrew root צ-ד-ק (tz-d-k), meaning “to be just” or “to be in the right.” It’s tied to tzedek (justice) and tzedakah (charity or righteous giving).
In the Hebrew Bible, a tzadik is not just a “good person” in the Hallmark movie sen…
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