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# condemn, condemnation #

## Definition: ##

The terms "condemn" and "condemnation" refer to judging someone for doing something wrong.

* Often the word "condemn" includes punishing that person for what they did wrong.
* Sometimes "condemn" means to falsely accuse someone or to judge someone harshly.
* The term "condemnation" refers to the act of condemning or accusing someone.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Depending on the context, this term could be translated as "harshly judge" or "criticize falsely."
* The phrase "condemn him" could be translated as,"judge that he is guilty" or "state that he must be punished for his sin."
* The term "condemnation" could be translated as, "harsh judging" or "declaring to be guilty" or "punishment of guilt."

(See also: [judge](../kt/judge.md) **·** [punish](../other/punish.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 John 03:19-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1jn/03/19)
* [Job 09:27-29](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/09/27)
* [John 05:24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/05/24)
* [Luke 06:37](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/06/37)
* [Matthew 12:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/12/07)
* [Proverbs 17:15-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/17/15)
* [Psalms 034:21-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/034/021)
* [Romans 05:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/05/16)