# 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](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns))

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

## Bible References: ##

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

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H205, H2555, H5765, H5766, H5767, H8636, G91, G93, G94

