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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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Luke 16:9
And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 16:9 · retained source text

And I say vnto you, Make to your selues friends of the Mammon of vnrighteousnesse, that when ye faile, they may receiue you into euerlasting habitations.

1611 marginal noteOr, riches.

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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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