Encyclopedia entry
Justice
Is rendering to every one that which is his due. It has been distinguished from equity in this respect, that while justice means merely the doing what positive law demands, equity means the doing of what is fair and right in every separate case.
In the Bible
160
Verses where Justice is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 18:14
Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people:
- 1 Kings 3:11
So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice—
- 1 Kings 3:28
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
- 1 Kings 7:7
In addition, he built a hall for the throne, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling.
- 1 Kings 10:9
Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”
- 1 Samuel 8:3
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.
+154 more verses naming Justice.
Scripture on Justice
115
See all 115 +−
- Psalms 37Isaiah 1Isaiah 5Isaiah 42Jeremiah 22Micah 3Exodus 23Deuteronomy 162 Samuel 151 Kings 3Psalms 9Psalms 45Psalms 72Psalms 119Proverbs 2Proverbs 8Proverbs 21Proverbs 29Isaiah 28Isaiah 32Isaiah 51Jeremiah 5Habakkuk 1Matthew 12Genesis 18Genesis 49Leviticus 19Deuteronomy 10Deuteronomy 24Deuteronomy 27Deuteronomy 33Judges 91 Samuel 82 Samuel 82 Samuel 231 Kings 71 Kings 101 Chronicles 182 Chronicles 9Esther 1Job 8Job 9Job 19Job 27Job 29Job 32Job 37Job 40Psalms 11Psalms 33Psalms 71Psalms 82Psalms 89Psalms 97Psalms 99Psalms 101Psalms 103Psalms 106Psalms 111Psalms 112Psalms 140Psalms 146Proverbs 1Proverbs 13Proverbs 16Proverbs 17Proverbs 18Proverbs 19Proverbs 28Proverbs 31Ecclesiastes 5Isaiah 9Isaiah 10Isaiah 16Isaiah 29Isaiah 33Isaiah 40Isaiah 56Isaiah 58Isaiah 61Jeremiah 4Jeremiah 9Jeremiah 10Jeremiah 21Jeremiah 23Jeremiah 31Jeremiah 33Jeremiah 50Lamentations 3Ezekiel 18Ezekiel 22Ezekiel 34Ezekiel 45Hosea 2Hosea 12Amos 6Micah 7Zephaniah 2Zephaniah 3Zechariah 7Malachi 2Malachi 3Matthew 23Luke 7Luke 11Acts 8Acts 17Acts 28Hebrews 1Hebrews 11
Entries that reference Justice
4
Voices on Justice
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.