en_tw/bible/kt/justice.md

just, justice, justly

Definition:

These terms refer to treating people fairly according to God's laws. Human laws that reflect God's standard of right behavior toward others are also just.

• To be "just" is to act in a fair and right way toward others. It also implies honesty and integrity to do what is morally right in God's eyes.
• To act "justly" means to treat people in a way that is right, good, and proper according to God's laws.
• To receive "justice" means to be treated fairly under the law, either being protected by the law or being punished for breaking the law.
• Sometimes the term "just" has the broader meaning of "righteous" or "following God's laws."

Translation Suggestions:

• Depending on the context, other ways to translate "just" could include "morally right" or "fair."
• The term "justice" could be translated as "fair treatment" or "deserved consequences."
• To "act justly" could be translated as "treat fairly" or "behave in a just way."
• In some contexts, "just" could be translated as "righteous" or "upright."

(See also: ../kt/judge.md, ../kt/righteous.md, ../kt/upright.md)

Bible References:

• 1 Chronicles 18:14-17
• Acts 28:3-4
• Isaiah 04:3-4
• Jeremiah 22:1-3
• Luke 18:3-5
• Luke 21:20-22
• Luke 23:39-41
• Matthew 23:23-24
• Micah 03:8
• Revelation 15:3-4

Examples from the Bible stories:

• 17:09 David ruled with justice and faithfulness for many years, and God blessed him.
• 18:13 Some of these kings (of Judah) were good men who ruled justly and worshiped God.
• 19:16 They (the prophets) all told the people to stop worshiping idols and to start showing justice and mercy to others.
• 50:17 Jesus will rule his kingdom with peace and justice, and he will be with his people forever.