goodness

GOOD'NESS, noun The state of being good; the physical qualities which constitute value, excellence or perfection; as the goodness of timber; the goodness of a soil.1. The moral qualities which constitute christian excellence; moral virtue; religion.The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness faith. Galatians 5:22.2. Kindness; benevolence; benignity of heart; but more generally, acts of kindness; charity; humanity exercised. I shall remember his goodness to me with gratitude.3. Kindness; benevolence of nature; mercy.The Lord God--abundant in goodness and truth. Exodus 34:6.4. Kindness; favor shown; acts of benevolence, compassion or mercy.Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Jehovahhad done to Israel. Exodus 18:9