| 1. to be just, be righteous
1) (Qal) 1a1. to have a just cause, be in the right 1a2. to be justified 1a3. to be just (of God) 1a4. to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character) 2) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified 3) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous 4) (Hiphil) 1d1. to do or bring justice (in administering law) 1d2. to declare righteous, justify 1d3. to justify, vindicate the cause of, save 1d4. to make righteous, turn to righteousness 5) (Hithpael) to justify oneself |