צדקה apparently has two basically different meanings: Sometimes it describes the strict observance of the law. When Yaakov told Lavan that the work he performed was according to what the law required he told him וענתה בי צדקתי. (see commentary for another reference) However, we often see the word משפט alongside the word צדקה. Since … Continue reading Beraishis 15G – The meaning of the words צדקה Tzedaka and משפט Mishpat