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justice

Meaning of “justice”

The virtue which consists in giving to every one what is his due; practical conformity to the laws and to principles of rectitude in the dealings of men with each other; honesty; integrity in commerce or mutual intercourse.

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28 occurrences28 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 18:19

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Proverbs 1:3
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
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1611 witness · Proverbs 1:3 · retained source text

To receiue the instruction of wisdome, iustice, and iudgement & equitie,

1611 marginal noteHebr. equities.

Proverbs 21:3
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 21:3 · retained source text

To doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the LORD, then sacrifice.

1611 marginal note1.Sam.15.22. isa.1.11. hose.6.6. mich. 6.7. chap. 15.8.

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