Definition of righteous

The word "righteous" originates from Old English, specifically the term "rihtwis," which was a compound word consisting of "riht," meaning "right, just, or proper," and "wis," meaning "wise, aware, or conscious." The term evolved to "rigtheous" in Middle English and eventually shortened to its current form, "righteous," in Early Modern English. In its biblical context, "righteous" refers to someone who follows God's laws and commands, demonstrating moral rectitude and spiritual purity.