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unrighteousness

Meaning of “unrighteousness”

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

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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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John 7:18
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
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1611 witness · John 7:18 · retained source text

He that speaketh of himselfe, seeketh his owne glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no vnrighteousnesse is in him.

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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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