unrighteousness

noun

«unrighteousness» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

The Torah forbids it in judgment and in weights and measures, meaning courts and shops must both be fair.

Interpretation. The rabbis read this as a command to judge fairly without favoring the poor or the great. They teach that each person must be judged by fairness alone.

Meaning

Unfair or dishonest behavior; wrongdoing. tree →

Examples

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. (Torah LEV.19.35, JPS 1917) tree →
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment; thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor favour the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour. (Torah LEV.19.15, JPS 1917) tree →
Or who hath said: 'Thou hast wrought unrighteousness'? (Writings JOB.36.23, JPS 1917) tree →
Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways. (Writings PSA.119.3, JPS 1917) tree →
Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, neither shall my tongue utter deceit; (Writings JOB.27.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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