DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/kt/unjust.md

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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)

(See also: just, unrighteous)

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