To declare someone as right or good before God.
Key References
Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness.
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.
All Scripture References (12)
Exodus (1)
Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
Deuteronomy (1)
If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned.
2 Samuel (1)
And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.”
1 Kings (1)
then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness.
2 Chronicles (1)
then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness.
Job (1)
I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
Psalms (1)
Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed.
Proverbs (1)
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.
Isaiah (3)
who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.
The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me!
After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.
Daniel (1)
Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.