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unrighteousness

Meaning of “unrighteousness”

Injustice, wickedness, or violation of divine law and the principles of justice and equity.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
21 occurrences20 verses11 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Leviticus 19:15

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2 Peter 2:13
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Peter 2:13 · retained source text

And shall receiue the reward of vnrighteousnesse, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time: Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselues with their owne deceiuings, while they feast with you:

2 Peter 2:15
Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Peter 2:15 · retained source text

Which haue forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the sonne of Bosor, who loued the wages of vnrighteousnesse,

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1 John 5:17

All unrighteousness is sin

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Injustice; a violation of the divine law, or of the plain principles of justice and equity; wickedness.

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