Bible Dictionary

Judgment

The act of making a decision, forming an opinion, or pronouncing a sentence.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

276 of 516

Letter

J

Meaning

The act of making a decision, forming an opinion, or pronouncing a sentence.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 18:25
  • Deuteronomy 1:16-17
  • Psalm 9:7-8
  • Ecclesiastes 12:14
  • Matthew 12:36
  • John 5:22-27
  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Revelation 20:11-15

Also Called

judgement

Original Language

Hebrew

מִשְׁפָּט

mishpat

judgment; justice

Greek

κρίσις

krisis

judgment

Meaning

Judgment is the act of making a decision, forming an opinion, or pronouncing a sentence.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, judgment refers to decisions, justice, legal rulings, and the acts of God in judging individuals and nations.

The term is also used for future judgment described in both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • Genesis 18:25
  • Deuteronomy 1:16-17
  • Psalm 9:7-8
  • Ecclesiastes 12:14
  • Matthew 12:36
  • John 5:22-27
  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Revelation 20:11-15

  • Justice
  • Judge
  • Righteousness
  • Law
  • Judgment Seat

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 18:25
  • Deuteronomy 1:16-17
  • Psalm 9:7-8
  • Ecclesiastes 12:14
  • Matthew 12:36
  • John 5:22-27
  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Revelation 20:11-15

Related Terms

Study Topics

judgment justice law prophecy