The concept of being treated "unjustly" is a significant theme throughout the Bible, reflecting the fallen nature of humanity and the need for divine justice. The term "unjustly" refers to actions or judgments that are not in accordance with what is right or fair, often resulting in the suffering of the innocent or the perversion of justice.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often associated with injustice is "עָוֶל" (avel), which denotes iniquity or unrighteousness. The prophets frequently condemned the leaders and people of Israel for acting unjustly, particularly in their treatment of the poor, widows, and orphans. For example, Isaiah 10:1-2 declares, "Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of fair treatment and withhold justice from the oppressed of My people, to make widows their prey and rob the fatherless."

The Mosaic Law provided numerous statutes to ensure justice and fairness, emphasizing impartiality and the protection of the vulnerable. Leviticus 19:15 instructs, "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."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the Greek word "ἄδικος" (adikos) is often used to describe unjust actions or individuals. Jesus Christ, in His teachings, frequently addressed issues of justice and righteousness. In the Sermon on the Mount, He taught about the blessedness of those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, implying that unjust treatment would be a reality for His followers (Matthew 5:10-12).

The apostles also addressed the theme of injustice. The Apostle Peter, in 1 Peter 2:19-20 , writes, "For it is commendable if someone endures pain while suffering unjustly because of conscience toward God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and endure it, this is commendable before God."

The Example of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ Himself is the ultimate example of one who suffered unjustly. Despite His sinlessness, He was falsely accused, tried, and crucified. Isaiah 53:7 prophetically describes His unjust suffering: "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth."

The unjust treatment of Christ serves as a reminder of the world's fallen state and the need for redemption. It also provides a model for believers, who are called to endure suffering with patience and trust in God's ultimate justice.

Divine Justice and Hope

The Bible assures believers that God is a God of justice who will ultimately right all wrongs. Psalm 9:7-8 states, "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 provides hope and comfort to those who suffer unjustly, knowing that God sees their plight and will vindicate them in His perfect timing.

In summary, the theme of being treated unjustly is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting the need for divine justice and the call for believers to live righteously in a world marred by sin.95. adikos -- unjustly
... unjustly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: adikos Phonetic Spelling:
(ad-ee'-koce) Short Definition: unjustly Definition: unjustly, undeservedly. ...
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91. adikeo -- to do wrong, act wickedly
... to do wrong, act wickedly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: adikeo Phonetic
Spelling: (ad-ee-keh'-o) Short Definition: I act unjustly towards Definition: I ...
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5396. phluareo -- to talk nonsense
... It is used only in 3 Jn 10. See 5397 (). Word Origin from phluaros Definition to
talk nonsense NASB Word Usage unjustly accusing (1). disparage. ...
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420. anexikakos -- enduring evil
... 420 (an adjective, derived from 430 , "to bear " and 2556 , "malice, evil") -- properly,
the quality of (), especially when (treated unjustly), ie when ...
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1228. diabolos -- slanderous, accusing falsely
... Devil. 1228 (from 1225 , "to slander, accuse, defame") -- properly, a slanderer;
a ; unjustly criticizing to () and to . [1228 () is ...
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5765. aval -- to act wrongfully
... 5764, 5765. aval. 5766 . to act wrongfully. Transliteration: aval Phonetic
Spelling: (aw-val') Short Definition: unjustly. ... deal unjustly, unrighteous. ...
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5766. evel -- injustice, unrighteousness
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition injustice, unrighteousness NASB Word
Usage iniquity (10), injustice (5), unjust (1), unjustly (2), unrighteousness (1 ...
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5767b. avlah -- injustice, unrighteousness, wrong
... as evel Definition injustice, unrighteousness, wrong NASB Word Usage iniquity (3),
injustice (4), injustices (1), unjust (1), unjustly (1), unrighteousness (9 ...
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3808. lo -- not
... 1), unavoidable* (1), unaware* (1), unawares* (1), unceasingly* (1), unclean* (3),
undivided* (1), undone* (1), ungodly* (1), unjustly* (1), unknown* (1 ...
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4941. mishpat -- judgment
... properly (2), regulation (1), right (8), rightful place (1), rights (2), rule (1),
sentence (2), sentenced (1), standard (1), trial (1), unjustly* (1), verdict ...
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The Christians are Hated Unjustly.
... Chapter XXVII."The Christians are Hated Unjustly. And if you adhere to
their teaching, why do you fight against me for choosing ...
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Whether an Excommunication Unjustly Pronounced Has any Effect?
... OF THE DEFINITION, CONGRUITY AND CAUSE OF EXCOMMUNICATION (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether
an excommunication unjustly pronounced has any effect? ...
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Christians Unjustly Condemned for their Mere Name.
... Chapter IV."Christians unjustly condemned for their mere name. By the mere
application of a name, nothing is decided, either good ...
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Argument: Tortures Most Unjustly Inflicted for the Confession of ...
... Chapter XXXVII."Argument: Tortures Most Unjustly Inflicted for the Confession
of Christ's Name are Spectacles Worthy of God. A ...
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Refutation of the Calumnies by which this Doctrine is Always ...
... REFUTATION OF THE CALUMNIES BY WHICH THIS DOCTRINE IS ALWAYS UNJUSTLY ASSAILED.
REFUTATION OF THE CALUMNIES BY WHICH THIS DOCTRINE IS ALWAYS UNJUSTLY ASSAILED. ...
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In the First Book of My Apology I have Dealt with the Accusations ...
... In the first book of my Apology I have dealt with the accusations of dogmatic
error which he endeavours unjustly to fix upon others. ...
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The Gnostic a True Worshipper of God, and Unjustly Calumniated by ...
... The Stromata, or Miscellanies. Book VII. Chapter I."The Gnostic a True Worshipper
of God, and Unjustly Calumniated by Unbelievers as an Atheist. ...
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Whether Restitution of what Has Been Taken Away is Necessary for ...
... Objection 3: Further, what is done cannot be undone. Now sometimes a man loses
his personal honor by being unjustly insulted. Therefore ...
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Letter xiii (AD 1127) to the Same Pope, in the Name of Geoffrey ...
... Bishop of Chartres. He explains to the Pontiff the cause why the Bishop of
Paris was unjustly oppressed by King Louis. The interdict ...
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The Present and the Future.
... Those of whom you said a little before that they receive injustice, rather act unjustly
themselves; for they who have chosen the future blessings, live along ...
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Unjustly (11 Occurrences)
...Unjustly (11 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). 1 Peter 2:19 For it is commendable if someone
endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God. ...
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Unjust (44 Occurrences)
... (WEY NAS RSV NIV). 1 Peter 2:19 For it is commendable if someone endures
pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God. ...
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Wrong (391 Occurrences)
... (vt) To treat with injustice; to deprive of some right, or to withhold some act
of justice from; to do undeserved harm to; to deal unjustly with; to injure. ...
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Filthy (22 Occurrences)
... fornication. (WEY). Revelation 22:11 He who acts unjustly, let him act
unjustly still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. ...
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Act (204 Occurrences)
... fulfilled. (DBY). Revelation 22:11 He who acts unjustly, let him act unjustly
still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. He ...
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Continue (144 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS). Revelation 22:11 He who acts unjustly, let him act
unjustly still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. ...
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Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)
... But his supreme object is to comfort and encourage them amid the persecutions and
the sufferings to which they were unjustly subjected, and to fortify them ...
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Unkempt (3 Occurrences)

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Oppressive (6 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh; as, oppressive
taxes; oppressive exactions of service; an oppressive game law. ...
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Lawless (16 Occurrences)
... transgressors." Those who are unjust in their dealings are also "lawless"; for this
reason the hands of Pilate and those who with him unjustly condemned Jesus ...
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