Bible Dictionary

Justice

Fair and impartial treatment according to what is right.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

277 of 516

Letter

J

Meaning

Fair and impartial treatment according to what is right.

Key Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 16:18-20
  • Psalm 33:5
  • Psalm 89:14
  • Proverbs 21:3
  • Isaiah 61:8
  • Micah 6:8
  • Matthew 23:23
  • James 2:1-9

Original Language

Hebrew

מִשְׁפָּט

mishpat

justice; judgment

Greek

κρίμα

krima

judgment; decision

Meaning

Justice is fair and impartial treatment according to what is right.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, justice refers to righteousness, fairness, and the proper administration of judgment.

It is associated with God’s character and with the conduct expected of rulers and individuals.


Key References

  • Deuteronomy 16:18-20
  • Psalm 33:5
  • Psalm 89:14
  • Proverbs 21:3
  • Isaiah 61:8
  • Micah 6:8
  • Matthew 23:23
  • James 2:1-9

  • Judgment
  • Righteousness
  • Law
  • Mercy
  • Truth

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Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 16:18-20
  • Psalm 33:5
  • Psalm 89:14
  • Proverbs 21:3
  • Isaiah 61:8
  • Micah 6:8
  • Matthew 23:23
  • James 2:1-9

Related Terms

Study Topics

justice righteousness law judgment