King James Bible Dictionary

to be (causatively make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

1. to be just, be righteous

a. (Qal)

1. to have a just cause, be in the right

2. to be justified

3. to be just (of God)

4. to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character)

b. (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified

c. (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous

d. (Hiphil)

1. to do or bring justice (in administering law)

2. to declare righteous, justify

3. to justify, vindicate the cause of, save

4. to make righteous, turn to righteousness

e. (Hithpael) to justify oneself