Bible Dictionary

Judgment

the act of making a decision, evaluation, or determination concerning a matter

Basic Meaning

Judgment is the act of making a decision, evaluation, or determination concerning a matter.

The word may refer to a legal decision, a verdict, or an assessment of actions.


Biblical Usage

The word judgment appears throughout Scripture in historical narratives, laws, prophecy, teachings, and Revelation.

References to judgment occur in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.


  • Resurrection
  • Throne
  • Justice

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