Hebrew · H7797, H6213, H6664 · unreviewed

שָׂשׂ וְעֹשֵׂה צֶדֶק

To be bright , i.e. cheerful · to do or make , in the broadest sense and widest application · the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity

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שׂוּשׂ H7797 to be bright , i.e. cheerful
Pronunciation śûś
External brightness manifests internal joy; exuberant gladness expressed through visible radiance and celebration
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עָשָׂה H6213 to do or make , in the broadest sense and widest application
Pronunciation asah
Broadest action verb in Hebrew; encompasses creation, covenant-making, and moral conduct—God's primary verb for purposeful activity.
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צֶדֶק H6664 the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
Pronunciation ṣedeq
Moral and legal rightness unified: what aligns with divine order, covenant standards, and just relationships simultaneously.
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What does שָׂשׂ וְעֹשֵׂה צֶדֶק (śāś wᵉʿōśēh ṣedeq) mean in the Bible?

שׂוּשׂ · עָשָׂה · צֶדֶק is a Hebrew word meaning "rejoicing and doing righteousness.". rejoicing and doing righteousness.

Full entry for שָׂשׂ וְעֹשֵׂה צֶדֶק (H7797, H6213, H6664) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

rejoicing and doing righteousness.
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 20×
Imperfect Deut 28:63 · Isa 62:5 · Ps 19:6 · Zeph 3:17 · Job 3:22 · Ps 40:17 · Ps 70:5 · Ezek 21:15 · Isa 61:10 · Ps 35:9 10×
Perfect Deut 28:63 · Deut 30:9 · Lam 1:21 · Ps 119:14
Sequential imperfect Isa 65:18 · Isa 66:10 · Lam 4:21
Participle active Isa 64:4 · Ps 119:162
Infinitive absolute Isa 61:10
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