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
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Which iustifie the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousnes of the righteous from him.
1611 marginal noteProu. 17.15.
He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
He shall see of the trauell of his soule, and shalbe satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous seruant iustifie many: for hee shall beare their iniquities.
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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.
