8 occurrences in 13 translations

'Right' in the Bible

All this is because of Jacob's rebellion and the sins of the nation of Israel. How has Jacob rebelled, you ask? Samaria epitomizes their rebellion! Where are Judah's pagan worship centers, you ask? They are right in Jerusalem!

Verse ConceptsSin, Nature OfGod's People Sinning

If a lying windbag should come and say, 'I'll promise you blessings of wine and beer,' he would be just the right preacher for these people!

Verse ConceptsWineAbundance, MaterialAlcohol ConsumptionStrong DrinkProphesying LiesStrong Delusionbeer

And I said, Give ear, now, you heads of Jacob and rulers of the people of Israel: is it not for you to have knowledge of what is right?

Verse ConceptsRulersBenefits Of Knowledge

This is what the Lord has said about the prophets by whom my people have been turned from the right way; who, biting with their teeth, say, Peace; and if anyone puts nothing in their mouths they make ready for war against him.

Verse ConceptsGuidance, Need For God'sSpiritual MalnutritionSelf DeceptionChantingBeing MisleadPeople Providing FoodNo PeacePrinciples Of WarPeace And SafetyWar

Listen to this, leaders of the house of Jacob,you rulers of the house of Israel,who abhor justiceand pervert everything that is right,

Verse ConceptsTwistingMisrepresentationHating Good

Their hands are made ready to do evil; the ruler makes requests for money, and the judge is looking for a reward; and the great man gives decisions at his pleasure, and the right is twisted.

Verse ConceptsGiftsAliancesAmbition, negative aspects ofWicked RulersJudgesPower, HumanReward, HumanSkillRulers, WickedCharacter Of WickedGuileAmbidextrousTwo Of Body PartsContinuing In SinLording It

I will undergo the wrath of the Lord, because of my sin against him; till he takes up my cause and does what is right for me: when he makes me come out into the light, I will see his righteousness;

Verse ConceptsAfflicted SaintsGod, Righteousness OfGod Giving LightGod DefendingGod Does Right For PeopleGod Angry With Individuals

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