The term "adjudged" refers to the act of making a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter. In the context of the Bible, it often pertains to the divine judgment rendered by God or the decisions made by appointed leaders and judges among the people of Israel. The concept of being adjudged is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of justice, righteousness, and the moral order established by God.

Divine Judgment

Throughout the Scriptures, God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who adjudicates the affairs of humanity. His judgments are depicted as righteous and just, reflecting His holy nature. In Psalm 9:8 , it is written, "He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity." This verse underscores the belief that God's judgments are fair and impartial, serving as the standard for human justice.

Human Judges and Leaders

In the Old Testament, God appointed judges to lead and adjudicate the people of Israel. These judges were tasked with maintaining justice and order according to God's laws. The Book of Judges provides numerous accounts of individuals who were raised up by God to deliver Israel from oppression and to adjudicate disputes among the people. For example, in Judges 2:16 , it states, "Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of these raiders."

Adjudged in Legal Contexts

The Mosaic Law provided a comprehensive legal framework for the Israelites, including guidelines for adjudicating various civil and criminal matters. The law emphasized the importance of fair trials and the need for multiple witnesses to establish a matter. Deuteronomy 19:15 instructs, "A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."

Adjudged in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the concept of being adjudged extends to the spiritual realm, where believers are called to discern and judge matters within the church. The Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 6:2-3 , reminds the church of their responsibility to adjudicate disputes among themselves: "Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!"

Eschatological Judgment

The Bible also speaks of a future eschatological judgment, where all individuals will be adjudged by God. This final judgment is a central theme in Christian eschatology, emphasizing accountability and the ultimate vindication of God's justice. Revelation 20:12 describes this scene: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books."

In summary, the concept of being adjudged in the Bible encompasses both divine and human judgment, reflecting the importance of justice and righteousness in the biblical narrative. Whether through the appointed judges of Israel, the legal principles of the Mosaic Law, or the eschatological judgment to come, the act of adjudication is portrayed as a vital aspect of God's order and governance.(imp. & p. p.) of Adjudge.

The Power to Bind on Earth and in Heaven.
... But to me it seems that, to the case of him who after being thrice admonished was
adjudged to be as the Gentile and the publican, it is fitly subjoined, "Verily ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/31 the power to bind.htm

The Pelagians Maintain that Raising Questions About Original Sin ...
... inasmuch as he acknowledged that they ought to be baptized, he thought that he had
not erred [criminally], and therefore ought not to be adjudged a heretic ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 26 xxiii the pelagians maintain.htm

Of the Wisdom of Moses, which was an Object of Imitation to the ...
... prophet with uplifted hands rendering praises to Christ, and the lions crouching,
and as it were worshiping, at his feet, immediately he adjudged the magians ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xvii of the wisdom of.htm

Its Meaning
... but gracious act of God, whereby the elect and believing sinner is absolved from
the guilt of his sins, and hath a right to eternal life adjudged to him, on ...
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Connection of Gluttony and Lust. Grounds of Psychical Objections ...
... constantly reproaching us with novelty; concerning the unlawfulness of which they
lay down a prescriptive rule, that either it must be adjudged heresy, if (the ...
/.../chapter i connection of gluttony and.htm

In this Region There is a Certain Place Set Apart...
... been disobedient to God, and have given honor to such idols as have been the vain
operations of the hands of men as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this ...
/.../josephus/discourse to the greeks concerning hades/section 2 in this region.htm

Theological Controversies and Studies
... offensive. The Pope replied that the case having been examined fully and
adjudged acceptance of the decision was imperative. Once ...
/.../chapter vi theological controversies and.htm

Refutation of the Gentiles --Continued
... When did those whom the poets call gods and heroes begin to be adjudged as mere
mortals, except when the Lord took the spoils of death and preserved ...
/.../athanasius/on the incarnation of the word/chapter 8 refutation of the.htm

Introductory Note
... [1709] But it is a very unimportant matter in itself, the primary place in Latin
Christianity being necessarily adjudged to the commanding genius and fertile ...
/.../felix/the octavius of minucius felix/introductory note.htm

Introductory Note to the Works of Origen.
... Over and over again were the bishops of patriarchal and apostolic sees, including
Rome, adjudged heretics, and anathematized by the inexorable law of truth ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/introductory note to the works.htm

Adjudged (2 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Adjudge. Multi-Version Concordance Adjudged (2 Occurrences). Luke
23:24 And Pilate adjudged that what they begged should take place. (DBY). ...
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Adjudge (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To award judicially; as, the prize was
adjudged to the victor. 2. (vt) To determine in the exercise ...
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Adjuration (2 Occurrences)

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Justifying (9 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:52 Thou also -- bear thy shame, That thou hast adjudged to thy sisters,
Because of thy sins that thou hast done more abominably than they, They are ...
/j/justifying.htm - 9k

Condemned (49 Occurrences)
... 1. (imp. & pp) of Condemn. 2. (a.) Pronounced to be wrong, guilty, worthless, or
forfeited; adjudged or sentenced to punishment, destruction, or confiscation. ...
/c/condemned.htm - 20k

Shibboleth (1 Occurrence)
... thus detected, and. "Without reprieve, adjudged to death, For want of
well-pronouncing shibboleth.". Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n ...
/s/shibboleth.htm - 8k

Begged (71 Occurrences)
... Therefore his father came out, and begged him. (WEB). Luke 23:24 And Pilate
adjudged that what they begged should take place. (DBY). ...
/b/begged.htm - 26k

Uncleanness (56 Occurrences)
... The leper (so adjudged by the priest) must separate himself from others, with torn
clothes, disheveled hair, and crying with covered lips, "Unclean! ...
/u/uncleanness.htm - 38k

Wrath (503 Occurrences)
... A man who is incapable of being angry at sin is at the same time thereby adjudged
to be incapable of having a real love for righteousness. ...
/w/wrath.htm - 50k

Anger (387 Occurrences)
... A man who is incapable of being angry at sin is at the same time thereby adjudged
to be incapable of having a real love for righteousness. ...
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