In the Bible, tzedakah means “righteousness,” but it is used most often for giving to the poor or helping others. Being righteous is shown through charity, which is seen as life-saving or protective, as in Proverbs 10:2 (“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from…
In the Bible, tzedakah means “righteousness,” but it is used most often for giving to the poor or helping others. Being righteous is shown through charity, which is seen as life-saving or protective, as in Proverbs 10:2 (“Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death”) and Proverbs 11:4 (“Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death”).