39 occurrences

'Right' in the Bible

How the faithful city has become a prostitute [idolatrous, despicable],She who was full of justice!Right standing with God once lodged in her,But now murderers.

Verse ConceptsBabylonSpiritual HarlotryInjustice, Examples OfProstitutionHarlotswhores

Zion will be redeemed with justiceAnd her repentant ones with righteousness.

Verse ConceptsA Righteous Peopleredeemed

For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house (nation) of IsraelAnd the men of Judah are His delightful planting [which He loves].So He looked for justice, but in fact, [He saw] bloodshed and lawlessness;[He looked] for righteousness, but in fact, [He heard] a cry of distress and oppression.

Verse ConceptsGarden, NaturalGod, Will OfHorticultureNeglectOppression, Examples OfMetaphorical VineyardsKilling The InnocentOutcryGardens

They slice off [in discord] what is on the right hand but are still hungry,And they eat what is on the left hand but they are not satisfied;Each eats the flesh of his own arm.

Verse ConceptsStomachs

‘What business do you have here?And whom do you have here,That you have hewn out a tomb here for yourself,You who hew a sepulcher on the height,You who carve a resting place for yourself in the rock?

Verse ConceptsGrave, TheHeightToolsWorldly Ambition Examples

In the night my soul longs for You [O Lord],Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently;For [only] when Your judgments are experienced on the earthWill the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Desiresdiscipleship, nature ofLonging For GodEarth, Judgment OfNightPrayer, As A Relationship With GodThirstAfflictions, Benefits Of

Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions from God”;And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right!Speak to us pleasant things and smooth words,Prophesy [deceitful] illusions [that we will enjoy].

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceSeersNo VisionsProphecy MuzzledProphecyTelling The Truthprophets

As for the rogue, his weapons are evil;He conceives wicked plansTo ruin the poor with lies,Even when the plea of the needy one is just and right.

Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfEvil PlansTrapEvil DevicesPlottinginstruments

Who [among the idols] has declared this from the beginning, so that we could know?Or from earlier times, so that we could say, “He is [unquestionably] right!”?In fact, there was no one who declared it,Indeed, there was no one who proclaimed it;There was no one at all who heard you speak [for you pagan gods are speechless].

Verse ConceptsFrom The Beginning

“Remind Me [of your merits with a thorough report], let us plead and argue our case together;State your position, that you may be proved right.

Verse ConceptsLogicReasoningSuing GodThe Pastremembrancepastvindication

That kind of man (the idolater) feeds on ashes [and is satisfied with ashes]! A deceived mind has led him astray, so that he cannot save himself, or ask, “Is this thing [that I am holding] in my right hand not a lie?”

Verse ConceptsDeceitful HeartsAshesHeart, Fallen And RedeemedDeceiving OneselfLyingAshes Of HumiliationEvil For The Right HandSaving OneselfThose Not SavedStrong DelusionLying And DeceitFalling Away From God

This is what the Lord says to His anointed, to Cyrus [king of Persia],Whose right hand I have heldTo subdue nations before him,And I will ungird the loins of kings [disarming them];To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut:

Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviorBabylon, History Ofelection, responsibilities ofCivil authoritiesAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Instituted By GodKingdomsHand Of GodPunishment, Nature OfOpen DoorsPeople Stripping PeopleThe Lord's AnointedBlessings For The Right HandSolar Eclipsearmorempowerment

“I have stirred up Cyrus and put him into action in righteousness [to accomplish My purpose]And I will make all his ways smooth;He will build My city and let My exiles go,Without any payment or reward,” says the Lord of hosts.

Verse ConceptsBuilding CitiesVictory, As An Act Of GodStraight PathsFree Of Chargefree

“I have not spoken in secret,In a corner of a land of darkness;I did not say to the descendants of Jacob,‘Seek Me in vain [with no benefit for yourselves].’I, the Lord, speak righteousness [the truth—trustworthy, a straightforward correlation between deeds and words],Declaring things that are upright.

Verse ConceptsHonestyJacob, The PatriarchLordship, Human And DivineSecrecySeeking GodGod's Word Is Righteoussecrets

“Listen to Me, you stiff-necked people,You who are far from righteousness (right standing with God).

Verse ConceptsPay Attention To God!

“My hand founded and established the earth,And My right hand spread out the heavens;When I call to them, they stand together [in obedience to carry out My decrees].

Verse ConceptsFoundationsFinger Of GodEarth, Creation OfChaosHand Of GodRight Hand Of GodPower, Of GodPower Of God, ExpressedEarth's FoundationGod Creating With His Finger

Then I said, “I have labored in vain,I have spent My strength for nothing and vanity (pride, uselessness);However My justice is with the Lord,And My reward is with My God.”

Verse ConceptsFutilityLabor, Spiritual Aspects OfHand Of GodReward, DivineUseless LabourTrusting God's PlanNatural DisastersSuccess And Hard Workenergyvindication

He who declares Me in the right is near;Who will [dare to] contend with Me?Let us stand up to each other;Who is My adversary?Let him approach Me.

Verse ConceptsGod, Present EverywhereGod, Righteousness OfSalvation, Nature OfNearness To GodGod Vindicatesaccusationsvindication

“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness (right standing with God),Who seek and inquire of the Lord:Look to the rock from which you were cutAnd to the excavation of the quarry from which you were dug.

Verse ConceptsPursuing GoodRighteousness, Of BelieversExcavationclosure

“Listen to Me, you who know righteousness (right standing with God),The people in whose heart is My law and instruction;Do not fear the reproach and taunting of man,Nor be distressed at their reviling.

Verse ConceptsJustice, In Believers' LivesMorality, And RedemptionBeing ReprovedPay Attention To God!People In RighteousnessTaking The Law To Heart

As a result of the anguish of His soul,He shall see it and be satisfied;By His knowledge [of what He has accomplished] the Righteous One,My Servant, shall justify the many [making them righteous—upright before God, in right standing with Him],For He shall bear [the responsibility for] their sins.

Verse ConceptsIniquity, Christ's Relation ToIniquity, God's Attitude TowardGospel, Essence OfLight, SpiritualSin, Deliverance From GodTravailAnimal Sacrifices, As A Type Of ChristCarrying SinChrist Knowing All ThingsRighteousness Of ChristWinning

“For you will spread out to the right and to the left;And your descendants will take possession of nationsAnd will inhabit deserted cities.

Verse ConceptsSpreadingCities In IsraelMaking Decisionslimitationscredibility

“Then your light will break out like the dawn,And your healing (restoration, new life) will quickly spring forth;Your righteousness will go before you [leading you to peace and prosperity],The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.

Verse ConceptsDawnGlory, Revelation OfGuardsShieldsSpiritual DawnPromised LightLight Of God's PeoplePeople In RighteousnessSymbols of the Holy SpiritCloud of gloryGlory of the The churchGod's Healing LoveHealing And ComfortRecoveryA New DayHealth And HealingHope And HealingSunshineProtecting Your Familyvindicationefficiency

They do not know the way of peace,And there is no justice in their tracks.They have made them into crooked paths;Whoever walks on them does not know peace.

Verse ConceptsWay, TheCrookednessPaths Of The WickedPathways Of SinSpiritual IgnoranceUnrestTwistingNo PeacePaths

Therefore justice is far from us,And righteousness does not overtake us.We [expectantly] hope for light, but only see darkness;We hope for gleam of light, but we walk in darkness and gloom.

Verse ConceptsDespair, Description OfNightShadowsWalkingWalking In DarknessOvertaken By DarknessFar From OneNo Justice

Justice is pushed back,And righteous behavior stands far away;For truth has fallen in the city square,And integrity cannot enter.

Verse ConceptsInjustice, Nature And Source OfPlumb LineRoadsStumblingEvil TimesFar From OneUnfaithfulMorality

He saw that there was no man,And was amazed that there was no one to intercede [on behalf of truth and right];Therefore His own arm brought salvation to Him,And His own righteousness sustained Him.

Verse ConceptsHelpfulnessRevival, Nature OfGod's Salvation Made KnownMessianic PropheciesGod HimselfNo One AvailableGod's InterventionSupportsurprises

To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning],The oil of joy instead of mourning,The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

Verse ConceptsAnointing With OilAttitudes Of PraiseAshesGod, The ProviderPraise, Manner And Methods OfSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfHoly Spirit, Types OfBeauty Of GodRestored JoyOlive OilComfort In AfflictionClothed With Good ThingsOaksMetaphorical PlantingA Righteous PeopleAshes Of HumiliationInternal AdornmentShowing Forth His PraiseYou Will Rejoice In SalvationHeavinessGarmentsSpiritual crownsGrieving With HopeBeauty Of NatureRosesDespairThe Beauty Of NatureBeing Beautifulanniversary

The Lord has sworn [an oath] by His right hand and by His mighty arm,“I will never again give your grain as food for your enemies,Nor will [the invading] foreigners drink your new wine for which you have labored.”

Verse ConceptsForeignersHandsOaths, DivineRedemption, In OtRight Hand Of GodForeigners SubduedGod Feeds All The EarthOvercoming EnemiesAliensSpilling Your Seed On The Ground

“I looked, but there was no one to help,And I was amazed and appalled that there was no one to uphold [truth and right].So My own arm brought salvation to Me,And My wrath sustained Me.

Verse ConceptsGod, Human Descriptions OfHelpfulnessGod AloneGod Has AngerGod HimselfSupport

Who caused His glorious arm and infinite power to go at the right hand of Moses,Dividing the waters before them to make for Himself an everlasting name,

Verse ConceptsArmsPower Of God, DescribedArm Of GodDivision Of WatersWaters DividedBlessings For The Right Hand

“And [the plain of] Sharon will be a place for flocks to graze,And the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds,For My people who seek Me [who long for Me and require My presence in their lives].

Verse ConceptsHerdsPasturing The Flock

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