# unjust, unjustly, injustice #

## Definition: ##

The terms "unjust" and "unjustly" refer to treating people in an unfair, and often, harmful manner.

* An "injustice" is something bad that is done to someone that the person did not deserve. It refers to treating people unfairly.
* Injustice also means that some people are treated badly while others are treated well.
* Someone who is acting in an unjust way is being "partial" or "prejudiced" because he is not treating people equally.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Depending on the context, "unjust" could also be translated as "unfair" or "partial" or "unrighteous."
* The phrase "the unjust" could be translated as "the unjust ones" or "unjust people" or "people who treat others unfairly" or "unrighteous people" or "people who disobey God."
* The term "unjustly" could be translated as, "in an unfair manner" or "wrongly" or "unfairly."
* Ways to translate "injustice" could include, "wrong treatment" or "unfair treatment" or "acting unfairly." (See: [abstractnouns](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-abstractnouns))

(See also: [just](../kt/justice.md), [unrighteous](../kt/unrighteous.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ezekiel 18:16-17](en/tn/ezk/help/18/16)
* [Hebrews 06:9-10](en/tn/heb/help/06/09)
* [Luke 18:6-8](en/tn/luk/help/18/06)
* [Matthew 05:43-45](en/tn/mat/help/05/43)