Showing that someone is right or innocent, often by proving their actions are fair or acceptable.
Key References
This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,
And the LORD said to me, “Faithless Israel has shown herself more righteous than unfaithful Judah.
Furthermore, Samaria did not commit half the sins you did. You have multiplied your abominations beyond theirs, and all the abominations you have committed have made your sisters appear righteous.
All Scripture References (5)
Job (2)
Jeremiah (1)
And the LORD said to me, “Faithless Israel has shown herself more righteous than unfaithful Judah.
Ezekiel (2)
Furthermore, Samaria did not commit half the sins you did. You have multiplied your abominations beyond theirs, and all the abominations you have committed have made your sisters appear righteous.
So now you must bear your disgrace, since you have brought justification for your sisters. For they appear more righteous than you, because your sins were more vile than theirs. So you too must bear your shame and disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous.