Dikaioma denotes a righteous requirement, decree, or deed as shown in conduct, law, judgment, and worship.

The occurrences most often present δικαίωμα and its plural forms in connection with righteous requirements or regulations, including those of worship, the law, and a divine decree; other verses place it in the setting of righteous deeds or a single act with stated consequences.

1. Righteous requirements, regulations, or decrees · dominant

   In Hebrews 9:1 and Hebrews 9:10, plural forms occur in clauses about worship, food, drink, washings, and external regulations. Romans 1:32 presents the singular in the clause about God's decree concerning those who practice specified things, while Romans 2:26 and Romans 8:4 place the term with the law and its keeping or fulfillment.

   Hebrews 9:1Hebrews 9:10Romans 1:32Romans 2:26Romans 8:4
2. Righteous deeds or a consequential act · common

   Luke 1:6 places the dative plural in the description of walking in the Lord's commandments and righteous acts, and Revelation 15:4 and Revelation 19:8 use plural forms in clauses about acts revealed and the saints' fine linen. In Romans 5:16 and Romans 5:18, singular forms occur in the contrast between trespass, condemnation, and an act associated with justification of life.

   Luke 1:6Revelation 15:4Revelation 19:8Romans 5:16Romans 5:18

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously presents the surrounding clauses with “regulations,” “righteous decree,” “righteous acts,” “righteous deeds,” and “righteous act.” Because it is a whole-verse translation, these renderings indicate the verse contexts rather than fixed English equivalents.