In the context of the Bible, the term "verdict" is not explicitly used in the same way it is in modern legal systems. However, the concept of a verdict, as a decision or judgment rendered by an authority, is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative. The Bible presents God as the ultimate judge, whose verdicts are just and righteous.

Divine Judgment

The Bible frequently portrays God as the supreme judge who delivers verdicts on individuals and nations. In Genesis 18:25, Abraham appeals to God's justice, saying, "Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" . This passage underscores the belief in God's fair and righteous judgment.

Human Judgment

In the Old Testament, human judges were appointed to deliver verdicts in legal disputes among the Israelites. The book of Deuteronomy outlines the role of judges and officials in ensuring justice: "Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the LORD your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly" (Deuteronomy 16:18). These judges were expected to render decisions that reflected God's laws and commandments.

Jesus as Judge

The New Testament reveals Jesus Christ as the appointed judge of the living and the dead. In John 5:22, Jesus states, "Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son" . This passage highlights the authority given to Jesus to render final verdicts on humanity, emphasizing His divine role in the ultimate judgment.

Final Judgment

The concept of a final verdict is vividly depicted in the book of Revelation, where the final judgment is described. Revelation 20:12-13 states, "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds" . This passage illustrates the final and eternal verdict rendered by God, determining the eternal destiny of every soul.

Righteousness and Mercy

While the Bible emphasizes God's justice in delivering verdicts, it also highlights His mercy. In James 2:13, it is written, "For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment" . This verse reflects the biblical principle that God's verdicts are tempered with mercy for those who show mercy to others.

Role of Believers

Believers are called to live in a manner that reflects God's justice and mercy. In Micah 6:8, the prophet declares, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" . This call to justice and mercy is a guiding principle for Christians as they navigate their lives, knowing that they too will face God's verdict.

In summary, while the term "verdict" may not be explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is integral to the biblical understanding of God's justice, human responsibility, and the ultimate judgment that awaits all creation.1. (n.) The answer of a jury given to the court concerning any matter of fact in any cause, civil or criminal, committed to their examination and determination; the finding or decision of a jury on the matter legally submitted to them in the course of the trial of a cause.

2. (n.) Decision; judgment; opinion pronounced; as, to be condemned by the verdict of the public.

2917. krima -- a judgment
... a judgment. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: krima Phonetic Spelling:
(kree'-mah) Short Definition: a judgment, verdict, lawsuit Definition: (a) a ...
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2920. krisis -- a decision, judgment
... derived from 2919 , "to separate, distinguish, judge") -- judgment, emphasizing
its qualitative aspect that can apply either to a positive verdict (for ) -- or ...
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2702. kataphero -- to bring down
... kataphero Phonetic Spelling: (kat-af-er'-o) Short Definition: I bring down, oppress
Definition: I bear down, overpower; I give a vote or verdict, bring charges ...
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1343. dikaiosune -- righteousness, justice
... righteousness. 1343 (from 1349 , "a judicial verdict") -- properly, (the
of ); in the NT, of God ("divine approval"). 1343 ("divine ...
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5586. psephos -- a small smooth stone, a pebble
... From the same as pselaphao; a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), ie (by implication,
of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of ...
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2631. katakrima -- penalty
... condemnation. From katakrino; an adverse sentence (the verdict) -- condemnation.
see GREEK katakrino. (katakrima) -- 3 Occurrences. 2630, 2631. ...
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3540. noema -- thought, purpose
... understanding, ). Note the suffix which underlines the of the thinking,
ie the personal verdict that comes out of using the mind. ...
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2919. krino -- to judge, decide
... 2919 -- properly, to separate (distinguish), ie judge; come to a (decision, judgment)
by making a -- either positive (a verdict in favor of) or negative (which ...
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4941. mishpat -- judgment
... 2), regulation (1), right (8), rightful place (1), rights (2), rule (1), sentence
(2), sentenced (1), standard (1), trial (1), unjustly* (1), verdict (1), way ...
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1697. dabar -- speech, word
... 36), things at your word (1), things the word (1), this* (1), thought (1), thoughts
(1), threats* (1), thus* (1), told* (1), trouble* (1), verdict (2), way (3 ...
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February the Tenth Registering a Verdict
... FEBRUARY The Tenth REGISTERING A VERDICT. "The ... decide. We are like a jury
which is always hearing evidence and never gives a verdict. ...
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Of the Verdict of the Apostles, Assembled in Council, Upon the ...
... Chapter XII."Of the Verdict of the Apostles, Assembled in Council, Upon the
Subject of Adultery. Accordingly, these who have received ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/on modesty/chapter xii of the verdict of.htm

The Hostile Verdict of Biblical Critics Shewn to be Quite of ...
... THE LAST TWELVE VERSES OF THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO S. MARK. CHAPTER II. THE HOSTILE
VERDICT OF BIBLICAL CRITICS SHEWN TO BE QUITE OF RECENT DATE. ...
/.../chapter ii the hostile verdict.htm

The Hostile Verdict of Biblical Critics Shewn to be Quite of ...
... CHAPTER II. THE HOSTILE VERDICT OF BIBLICAL CRITICS SHEWN TO BE QUITE OF
RECENT DATE. Griesbach the first to deny the genuineness ...
/.../chapter ii the hostile verdict.htm

That we Should Seek the Verdict of Our Conscience in Every ...
... Chapter 14 That we should seek the verdict of our conscience in every decision.
While we should strive for spiritual perfection of ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/albert/on cleaving to god/chapter 14 that we should.htm

First Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Pilate for the First ...
... [The Jewish rulers first attempt to induce Pilate to accept their verdict
and condemn Jesus upon it, and execute him without a trial. ...
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The Real Jewish Ruler.
... What verdict do you give?" Back come the eager cries, "He deserves death"Guilty."
So the second session closes with the verdict of guilty agreed upon. ...
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Of the Subject to whom to the Key of Church Priviledge, Power, or ...
... In England the Jury by their verdict, as well as the Judge by his sentence, do both
of them judge the same malefactor; yet in the Jury their verdict is but an ...
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The Prayer of Jabez
... They commend you for your generosity: you know you have been self-sacrificing.
Well, but after all, what is there in the verdict of man? ...
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Letter Lii. From Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrus, to Leo. (See Vol. Iii ...
... I however await the verdict of your Apostolic See, and beg and pray your Holiness
to succour me when I appeal to your upright and just tribunal, and bid me ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter lii from theodoret bishop.htm

Verdict (7 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Decision; judgment; opinion pronounced; as, to be condemned by the verdict
of the public. Multi-Version Concordance Verdict (7 Occurrences). ...
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Jezebel (20 Occurrences)
... What then can be said for the unfavorable Verdict of the Hebrew historians? ...
The verdict of the Hebrew historian is thus substantiated. ...
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Arrest (22 Occurrences)
... night it must be adjourned and resumed by day; the quorum of judges in capital cases
was 23, that being the quorum of the Grand Council; a verdict of acquittal ...
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Trial (45 Occurrences)
... night it must be adjourned and resumed by day; the quorum of judges in capital cases
was 23, that being the quorum of the Grand Council; a verdict of acquittal ...
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Verdigris

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Verdant (1 Occurrence)

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Nero
... city. The guilt of this fire was attached to him at the time, and the general
verdict of history accuses him of the crime. "Hence ...
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Judging (141 Occurrences)
... Often in the New Testament, ethically, for (1) "to decide," "give a verdict," "declare
an opinion" (Greek krino); (2) "to investigate," "scrutinize" (Greek ...
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Gift (148 Occurrences)
... Psalm 45:12; 72:10). (3.) A bribe to a judge to obtain a favourable verdict
(Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19). (4.) Simply a thing ...
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Finding (57 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) The result of a judicial examination or inquiry, especially into some matter
of fact; a verdict; as, the finding of a jury. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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