Injustice, as understood within the biblical context, refers to the absence of fairness, equity, and righteousness in human interactions and societal structures. The Bible addresses various forms of injustice, condemning them and calling for a return to God's standards of justice and righteousness.

Old Testament Context

The Old Testament frequently addresses the issue of injustice, particularly in the context of Israel's covenant relationship with God. The Law given to Moses includes numerous commands aimed at ensuring justice among the people. For instance, 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 in judicial matters.

The prophets often spoke out against the injustices of their time, calling the people and their leaders to repentance. Isaiah 1:17 exhorts, "Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow." This verse highlights the biblical mandate to protect the vulnerable and correct systemic wrongs.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ embodies and teaches the principles of justice and righteousness. 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, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin, but you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former."

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?"

Theological Implications

Theologically, injustice is a manifestation of sin and a deviation from God's character, which is inherently just and righteous. The Bible presents God as the ultimate judge who will one day rectify all injustices. Psalm 9:7-8 declares, "But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity."

Believers are called to reflect God's justice in their lives and communities. Micah 6:8 encapsulates 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?"

Practical Application

In practical terms, addressing injustice involves both personal and communal action. Christians are encouraged to advocate for the oppressed, support fair treatment for all individuals, and work towards systems that reflect God's justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 urges, "Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy."

In summary, the Bible consistently calls for justice as a reflection of God's character and as a requirement for His people. Injustice, therefore, is not only a social issue but a spiritual one, demanding a response that aligns with the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.5767b. avlah -- injustice, unrighteousness, wrong
... Word Origin from the same as evel Definition injustice, unrighteousness, wrong NASB
Word Usage iniquity (3), injustice (4), injustices (1), unjust (1 ...
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The vision of Paul.
... 4. For indeed the sun, the great light, often addressed the Lord saying: Lord God
Almighty, I look out upon the impieties and injustices of men; permit me and ...
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Book iv Thus Gently Sang the Lady Philosophy with Dignified Mien ...
... And though through grief for the injustices I suffer, I had forgotten them,
yet you have not spoken of They what I knew not at all before. ...
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The Final Disillusion
... The fundamental injustices whereon the ancient world rested"the crushing of the
slave and the conquered, the contempt for human life"these things they ...
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Letter vi. --Difficulties.
... Also further, although it is certain that God never wills sin, nor consequently
the calumnies, persecutions and injustices of which His elect are the victims ...
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How the Silent and the Talkative are to be Admonished.
... Moreover, the over-silent for the most part, when they suffer some injustices, come
to have a keener sense of pain from not speaking of what they endure. ...
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The Book of Humanity
... irrigation system is somewhat unusual. We take the injustices of the present
social order too much as a matter of course. We ought to see ...
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Letters and Edicts.
... which comes to the wicked, followed by edict for the restitution of confiscated
property, the recall of exiles, and various other rectifications of injustices. ...
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Our Hope is the Personal Return of Our Redeemer.
... The masses were to be educated and reformed, injustices were to cease, war was to
be abolished, and all mankind welded into one great Brotherhood living ...
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To the Romans
... But by their injustices I am becoming a better disciple, "though not for that reason
am I acquitted." [235] ?^2What a thrill I shall have from the wild beasts ...
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Rash Decisions.
... them. Some of the greatest injustices have been done through obstinacy, in
clinging to opinions that have become untenable. CONCLUSION ...
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Injustices (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Injustices (1 Occurrence). Psalms 64:6 They plot
injustice, saying, "We have made a perfect plan!" Surely ...
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Ink (4 Occurrences)

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Injustice (32 Occurrences)

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Josephus
... apace. And the ineptitudes and injustices of Felix, Albanus and Florus were
succeeded by anarchy under Annas, the high priest (62). ...
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Flavius
... apace. And the ineptitudes and injustices of Felix, Albanus and Florus were
succeeded by anarchy under Annas, the high priest (62). ...
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Moderately (1 Occurrence)
... therefore, pushes not its own rights to the uttermost, but going back in part or
in the whole from these, rectifies and redresses the injustices of justice. ...
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Patience (59 Occurrences)
... patiently" for God, to endure uncomplainingly the various forms of sufferings, wrongs
and evils that we meet with, and to bear patiently injustices which we ...
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