Justice in the Hebrew Bible

We often see justice in the Hebrew Bible as simplyretaliatory, anchored in the “eye for an eye” laws and meted out by God’svengeance. We hurry on to the New Testament and Jesus’ message of turning theother cheek, feeding the hungry, and clothing the naked. But the Hebrew Biblehas a broader message of God’s justice and righteousness. This study serves asan overview by reviewing key passages from all the major sections, fromhistorical narrative and legal texts to prophecy, proverbs, and psalms.Discovering justice as a vital theme in the Hebrew Bible draws you closer toGod’s heart and moves you to action on behalf of your neighbor.