to be just, righteous, justify, vindicate
to be just, righteous, justify, vindicate. To be in the right, be declared innocent, vindicate, justify; forensic acquittal in judicial settings.
righteousness, teaching of, justice
righteousness, teaching of, justice. Primary meaning: righteousness, teaching of, justice. Strong's: equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification. Lexical nuances: the character of ὁ δίκαιος (q.v.)
the act of pronouncing righteous, justification, acquittal
the act of pronouncing righteous, justification, acquittal. Primary meaning: the act of pronouncing righteous, justification, acquittal. Strong's: aquittal (for Christ's sake). Lexical nuances: the act of pronouncing righteous, justification, acquittal : Ro 4:25 5:18 (Cremer, 199).†
to deem right, to do one justice, to be treated rightly
to deem right, to do one justice, to be treated rightly. Primary meaning: to deem right, to do one justice, to be treated rightly, to show to be righteous. Strong's: to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent. Lexical nuances: in cl.,
to reckon, account, devise, impute
to reckon, account, devise, impute. To think, calculate, invent, devise, account; centrally in Genesis 15:6, God reckoned (imputed) Abram's faith to him as righteousness.
an ordinance, a sentence, of acquittal
an ordinance, a sentence, of acquittal. Primary meaning: an ordinance, a sentence, of acquittal, of condemnation. Strong's: an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision. Lexical nuances: a concrete expression of righteousness, the expression and result of the act of δικαίωσις , "a declaration that a thing is δίκαιον , or that a person is δίκαιος ," hence, an ordinance : δ. τ. θεοῦ , Ro 1:32 ; τ. κυρίου , Lk 1:6 ; τ. νόμου , Ro 2:26 8:4 ; λατρείας , He 9:1 ; σαρκός , He 9:10 ; a sentence : of acquittal , Ro 5:16 (also 5:18 ; ICC , in l.), or of condemnation ; a righteous act : R...
Romans • Chapter 5 (21 verses)
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ : By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation w... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Adam , Moses .
to act wickedly, condemn, be guilty
to act wickedly, condemn, be guilty. To be in the wrong, act wickedly, pronounce guilty in court; contrasted with justifying the innocent (Hiphil: hirshia).
Romans • Chapter 4 (25 verses)
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. Mentions: Abram/Abraham, David , Yeshua the Messiah .
Romans • Chapter 2 (29 verses)
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. An... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
impulse, propensity, disposition
impulse, propensity, disposition. Primary meaning: impulse, propensity, disposition, anger. Strong's: properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. Lexical nuances: impulse , propensity , disposition .
Job • Chapter 11 (20 verses)
Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said, Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah
Following the ascension of Yeshua and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 1 –2, the apostolic community spread from Jerusalem and Judea to Samaria , Antioch , Corinth , Ephesus , and Rome , documented across Acts and the twenty-one New Testament Epistles.
Job • Chapter 32 (22 verses)
So these three men ceased to answer Job , because he was righteous in his own eyes. Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram : against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. Also against his three fr... Mentions: Ram (or Amram ).
Job • Chapter 13 (28 verses)
Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it. What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you. Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Galatians • Chapter 5 (26 verses)
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah.
Job • Chapter 9 (35 verses)
Then Job answered and said, I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
Galatians • Chapter 3 (29 verses)
O foolish Galatians , who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Abram/Abraham .
1 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (20 verses)
Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Psalms • Chapter 143 (12 verses)
Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to t...
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 18 (32 verses)
He that lives for ever created all things in common. The Lord alone shall be justified. To none has he given power to declare his works: And who shall trace out his mighty deeds?
Deuteronomy • Chapter 25 (19 verses)
If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked. And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beat... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Amalek , Egypt .
Romans • Chapter 3 (31 verses)
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Job • Chapter 25 (6 verses)
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places. Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?
1 Corinthians • Chapter 4 (21 verses)
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ , and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Job • Chapter 27 (23 verses)
Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;
Psalms • Chapter 51 (19 verses)
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Mentions: Zion , Jerusalem .
Titus • Chapter 3 (15 verses)
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, servin... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Nicopolis .
Proverbs • Chapter 17 (28 verses)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the ...
Isaiah • Chapter 50 (11 verses)
Thus saith the Lord, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away. Wherefore, when I came, was...
Exodus • Chapter 23 (33 verses)
Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.... Mentions: Egypt .
Isaiah • Chapter 43 (28 verses)
But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob , and he that formed thee, O Israel , Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Egypt , Ethiopia , Seba , Babylon .
Luke • Chapter 18 (43 verses)
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , David , Jerusalem , Jericho , Nazareth .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 31 (31 verses)
Wakefulness that comes of riches consumes the flesh, And the anxiety thereof puts away sleep. Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber; And in a sore disease sleep will be broken. A rich man toileth in gathering money together; And when he rests, he is filled with his good things.
2 Esdras • Chapter 12 (51 verses)
And it came to pass, whiles the lion spoke these words to the eagle, I saw, and, behold, the head that remained appeared no more, and the two wings which went over to it arose and set themselves up to reign, and their kingdom was small, and full of uproar. And I saw, and, behold... Mentions: Daniel , David , Jacob/Israel .
The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 7 (36 verses)
Do no evil, so shall no evil overtake you. Depart from wrong, and it shall turn aside from you. My son, sow not upon the furrows of unrighteousness, And you shall not reap them sevenfold. Mentions: Sin , Ophir .