צֶדֶק
tzedek
Everyday HebrewMeaning1. When things are fair and right for everyone.
2. Doing what is morally right and good.
HistoryThe word "tzedek" is very old and appears many times in the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to be right" or "to be straight". In the Bible, it meant doing the right thing according to God's laws and being fair to other people. The meaning is very similar today.
Example
The people in the protest asked for fairness for everyone in the country.
