unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/kt/condemn.md

# condemn, condemned, condemnation

## Definition:

The terms “condemn” and “condemnation” refer to judging someone for doing something wrong.

* Often the word “condemn” includes punishing that person for what they did wrong.
* Sometimes “condemn” means to falsely accuse someone or to judge someone harshly.
* The term “condemnation” refers to the act of condemning or accusing someone.

## Translation Suggestions:

* Depending on the context, this term could be translated as “harshly judge” or “criticize falsely.”
* The phrase “condemn him” could be translated as “judge that he is guilty” or “state that he must be punished for his sin.”
* The term “condemnation” could be translated as “harsh judging” or “declaring to be guilty” or “punishment of guilt.”

(See also: [judge](../kt/judge.md), [punish](../other/punish.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 John 3:20](rc://en/tn/help/1jn/03/20)
* [Job 9:29](rc://en/tn/help/job/09/29)
* [John 5:24](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/05/24)
* [Luke 6:37](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/37)
* [Matthew 12:7](rc://en/tn/help/mat/12/07)
* [Proverbs 17:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/pro/17/15)
* [Psalms 34:22](rc://en/tn/help/psa/034/22)
* [Romans 5:16](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/16)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H6064, H7034, H7561, H8199, G176, G843, G2607, G2613, G2631, G2632, G2633, G2917, G2919, G2920, G5272, G6048