# 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: [judge, judgment](../kt/judge.md) **·** [righteous](../kt/righteous.md) **·** [upright](../kt/upright.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 18:14-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/18/14)
* [Acts 28:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/28/03)
* [Isaiah 04:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/04/03)
* [Jeremiah 22:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/22/01)
* [Luke 18:3-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/18/03)
* [Luke 21:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/21/20)
* [Luke 23:39-41](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/23/39)
* [Matthew 23:23-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/23/23)
* [Micah 03:8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mic/03/08)
* [Revelation 15:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/15/03)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

* __[17-09](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-09)__ David ruled with __justice__  and faithfulness for many years, and God blessed him.
* __[18-13](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/18-13)__ Some of these kings (of Judah) were good men who ruled __justly__  and worshiped God.
* __[19-16](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/19-16)__ They (the prophets) all told the people to stop worshiping idols and to start showing __justice__  and mercy to others.
* __[50-17](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/50-17)__ Jesus will rule his kingdom with peace and __justice__, and he will be with his people forever.