Injustice, as understood within the biblical context, refers to the absence of fairness, equity, and righteousness in human interactions and societal structures. The Bible consistently addresses the theme of injustice, condemning it as contrary to the character of God and His divine order.

Old Testament Insights

The Old Testament frequently highlights God's concern for justice and His opposition to injustice. In the Law given to Israel, God commands His people to act justly and to care for the vulnerable. Leviticus 19:15 states, "You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly." This command underscores the importance of impartiality and fairness in judicial matters.

The prophets often spoke out against the injustices of their time. Isaiah 1:17 exhorts, "Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow." Here, the call to action is clear: God's people are to actively pursue justice and protect those who are most vulnerable to exploitation and neglect.

The book of Amos is particularly vocal about social injustice. Amos 5:24 declares, "But let justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." This imagery emphasizes the need for continuous and abundant justice, reflecting God's desire for a society where righteousness prevails.

New Testament Teachings

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ embodies and teaches the principles of justice. His ministry often challenged the social and religious injustices of His day. In Matthew 23:23 , Jesus rebukes the Pharisees, saying, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin, but you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness." Jesus highlights that true adherence to God's law involves a commitment to justice and mercy.

The early church also grappled with issues of injustice, particularly in the treatment of the poor and marginalized. James 2:1-4 warns against favoritism, stating, "My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, 'Here is a seat of honor,' but say to the poor man, 'You must stand,' or, 'Sit at my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?" This passage calls believers to treat all individuals with equal respect and dignity, regardless of their social or economic status.

God's Justice and Human Responsibility

The Bible portrays God as the ultimate judge who will one day rectify all injustices. Psalm 9:7-8 affirms, "But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity." This assurance of divine justice provides hope for those who suffer from human injustices.

Believers are called to reflect God's justice in their own lives. Micah 6:8 succinctly summarizes this calling: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse encapsulates the biblical mandate for justice, urging individuals to live in a manner that honors God's righteous standards.

In conclusion, the Bible presents injustice as a serious moral failing that contradicts God's nature and His intentions for humanity. Through both the Old and New Testaments, Scripture calls believers to pursue justice, defend the oppressed, and live in a way that reflects God's righteousness and mercy.1. (n.) Want of justice and equity; violation of the rights of another or others; iniquity; wrong; unfairness; imposition.

2. (n.) An unjust act or deed; a sin; a crime; a wrong.

93. adikia -- injustice, unrighteousness
... injustice, unrighteousness. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: adikia
Phonetic Spelling: (ad-ee-kee'-ah) Short Definition: unrighteousness ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/93.htm - 7k5767b. avlah -- injustice, unrighteousness, wrong
... 5767a, 5767b. avlah. 5768 . injustice, unrighteousness, wrong. Transliteration:
avlah Short Definition: unrighteousness. Word Origin ...
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5766. evel -- injustice, unrighteousness
... injustice, unrighteousness. Transliteration: evel or avel or avlah or olah or
olah Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-vel) Short Definition: iniquity. ...
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2555. chamas -- violence, wrong
... cruelty, damage, false, injustice, oppressor, unrighteous, violence against,
done,. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. ...
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3808. lo -- not
... except (1), failed* (1), false* (1), futile* (1), gone (1), ignorant* (1), illiterate*
(1), impotent* (1), incapable* (1), indeed (2), injustice* (2), instead ...
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4941. mishpat -- judgment
... 1), court (2), crimes (1), custom (11), customs (2), decide (1), decision (2),
decisions (1), deserving (1), destruction (1), due (1), injustice* (2), judge (1 ...
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Whether Injustice is a Special virtue?
... OF INJUSTICE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether injustice is a special virtue? Objection
1: It would seem that injustice is not a special vice. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether injustice is a special.htm

Of the Injustice of a Judge, in Judging (Four Articles)
... OF THE INJUSTICE OF A JUDGE, IN JUDGING (FOUR ARTICLES). We must now consider
those vices opposed to commutative justice, that consist ...
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Of Injustice (Four Articles)
... OF INJUSTICE (FOUR ARTICLES). We must now consider injustice, under which head there
are four points of inquiry: (1) Whether injustice is a special vice? ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of injustice four articles .htm

Whether we Can Suffer Injustice Willingly?
... OF INJUSTICE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether we can suffer injustice willingly? Objection
1: It would seem that one can suffer injustice willingly. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether we can suffer injustice.htm

Of Injustice in Judgment on the Part of Counsel (Four Articles)
... OF INJUSTICE IN JUDGMENT ON THE PART OF COUNSEL (FOUR ARTICLES). We must
now consider the injustice which takes place in judgment ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of injustice in judgment on.htm

Of Injustice with Regard to the Person of the Witness (Four ...
... OF INJUSTICE WITH REGARD TO THE PERSON OF THE WITNESS (FOUR ARTICLES). We must
now consider injustice with regard to the person of the witness. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/of injustice with regard to.htm

Whether Whoever Does an Injustice Sins Mortally?
... OF INJUSTICE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether whoever does an injustice sins mortally? Objection
1: It would seem that not everyone who does an injustice sins mortally. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether whoever does an injustice.htm

Injustice Shown Towards the Christians.
... Chapter I."Injustice Shown Towards the Christians. In your empire, greatest
of sovereigns, different nations have different customs ...
/.../athenagoras/a plea for the christians/chapter i injustice shown towards the.htm

Does not God Then do Injustice to Man, by Requiring from Him in ...
... Lord's Day 4 Question 9 Does not God then do injustice to man, by requiring
from him in his law, that which he cannot perform? Does ...
/.../various/the heidelberg catechism /question 9 does not god.htm

Noxious Animals Worshipped by the Egyptians; Man by Arts an Evil ...
... Chapter XIV."Noxious Animals Worshipped by the Egyptians; Man by Arts an Evil-Doer;
Lust and Injustice Corrected by Laws and Discipline; Contingent and ...
/.../alexander/of the manichaeans/chapter xiv noxious animals worshipped by.htm

Injustice (32 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Injustice (32 Occurrences). Matthew 20:13 "'My friend,'
he answered to one of them, 'I am doing you no injustice. ...
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Unjust (44 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Contrary to justice and right; prompted by a spirit of injustice; wrongful;
as, an unjust sentence; an unjust demand; an unjust accusation. ...
/u/unjust.htm - 18k

Iniquity (299 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Gross injustice; unfairness; wickedness; sin;
as, the iniquity of bribery; the iniquity of an unjust judge. ...
/i/iniquity.htm - 43k

Injustices (1 Occurrence)
... Injustices (1 Occurrence). Psalms 64:6 They plot injustice, saying, "We have made
a perfect plan!" Surely man's mind and heart are cunning. (See NAS). ...
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Minor (2 Occurrences)
... It is the second proposition of a regular syllogism, as in the following: Every
act of injustice partakes of meanness; to take money from another by gaming is ...
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Unrighteousness (57 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV DBY). Psalms 58:2 No, in your heart you plot injustice. You measure
out the violence of your hands in the earth. (See NAS). ...
/u/unrighteousness.htm - 22k

Plot (53 Occurrences)
... long. (See NIV). Psalms 58:2 No, in your heart you plot injustice. You measure
out the violence of your hands in the earth. (WEB). ...
/p/plot.htm - 22k

Injury (21 Occurrences)

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Wherefore (448 Occurrences)
... succeeding day, also, he shewed himself to them as they are striving, and urged
them to peace, saying, Men, brethren are ye, wherefore do ye injustice to one ...
/w/wherefore.htm - 34k

Vindication (14 Occurrences)
... In front of all you are vindicated." (See NAS RSV). Job 6:29 Please return. Let
there be no injustice. Yes, return again. My cause is righteous. (See RSV). ...
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