WycliffeAssociates
/
en_tw
7
1
Fork 2
Files Issues 14 Pull Requests Releases 2 Wiki Activity See in Reader
en_tw/bible/kt/justice/01.md

39 lines
2.0 KiB
Markdown
Raw Normal View History

added version 3
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
# just, justice, justly #
added version 1
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
added version 3
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
## Definition: ##
added version 1
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
added version 2
2017-04-15 17:23:27 +00:00
These terms refer to treating people fairly according to God's laws. Human laws that reflect God's standard of right behavior toward others are also just.
added version 1
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
* To be "just" is to act in a fair and right way toward others. It also implies honesty and integrity to do what is morally right in God's eyes.
* To act "justly" means to treat people in a way that is right, good and proper according to God's laws.
added version 2
2017-04-15 17:23:27 +00:00
* To receive "justice" means to be treated fairly under the law, either being protected by law or being punished for breaking the law.
* Sometimes the term "just" has the broader meaning of "righteous" or "following God's laws."
added version 1
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
added version 3
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
## Translation Suggestions: ##
added version 1
2017-04-15 17:22:54 +00:00
* Depending on the context, other ways to translate "just" could include, "morally right" or "fair."
added version 2
2017-04-15 17:23:27 +00:00
* The term "justice" could be translated as, "fair treatment" or "deserved consequences."
* To "act justly" could be translated as, "treat fairly" or "behave in a just way."
added version 3
2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
* In some contexts, "just" could be translated as, "righteous" or "upright."
## Bible References: ##
* [1 Chronicles 18:14-17](en/tn/1ch/help/18/14)
* [Acts 28:3-4](en/tn/act/help/28/03)
* [Isaiah 04:3-4](en/tn/isa/help/04/03)
* [Jeremiah 22:1-3](en/tn/jer/help/22/01)
* [Luke 18:3-5](en/tn/luk/help/18/03)
* [Luke 21:20-22](en/tn/luk/help/21/20)
* [Luke 23:39-41](en/tn/luk/help/23/39)
* [Matthew 23:23-24](en/tn/mat/help/23/23)
* [Micah 03:8](en/tn/mic/help/03/08)
* [Revelation 15:3-4](en/tn/rev/help/15/03)
##Examples from the Bible stories: ##
* __[17:09](en/tn/obs/help/17/09)__ David ruled with __justice__ and faithfulness for many years, and God blessed him.
* __[18:13](en/tn/obs/help/18/13)__ Some of these kings (of Judah) were good men who ruled __justly__ and worshiped God.
* __[19:16](en/tn/obs/help/19/16)__ They (the prophets) all told the people to stop worshiping idols and to start showing __justice__ and mercy to others.
* __[50:17](en/tn/obs/help/50/17)__ Jesus will rule his kingdom with peace and __justice__, and he will be with his people forever.