KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: To acquit, or to declare or account righteous rather than condemn. Sense 2: To vindicate, defend, or show to be right.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Exodus 23:7
Complete exact-word concordance
Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Keepe thee farre from a false matter: and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not iustifie the wicked.
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Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
IF there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
To acquit.
To prove or show to be just, or conformable to law, right, justice, propriety or duty; to defend or maintain; to vindicate as right.
