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In the biblical context, "judgments" refer to the decisions and decrees of God as well as the legal and moral standards He has established for His people. These judgments are integral to understanding God's character, His expectations for humanity, and the consequences of obedience or disobedience.

Divine Judgments

God's judgments are often depicted as expressions of His righteousness and justice. Throughout the Bible, God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who administers justice with perfect wisdom and fairness. InGenesis 18:25, Abraham acknowledges God's role as the judge of all the earth, 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 right?" .

The judgments of God can be seen in various forms, including blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, as outlined inDeuteronomy 28. These judgments serve as a means of guiding the Israelites in their covenant relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of following His commandments.

Judgments in the Law

The Mosaic Law contains numerous judgments, which are specific legal decisions and ordinances given to the Israelites. These judgments cover a wide range of civil, ceremonial, and moral issues, providing a framework for justice and social order.Exodus 21-23, often referred to as the "Book of the Covenant," includes many of these judgments, addressing matters such as property rights, personal injury, and social justice.

Prophetic Judgments

The prophets of the Old Testament frequently delivered messages of judgment against Israel and other nations. These prophetic judgments were often warnings of impending disaster due to sin and idolatry. For example, the prophet Isaiah declares God's judgment against the nations, saying, "For the LORD of Hosts has a day against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled" (Isaiah 2:12).

Prophetic judgments also include promises of restoration and hope for those who repent and turn back to God. The dual themes of judgment and redemption are prevalent throughout the prophetic books.

Judgment in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the concept of judgment is expanded to include the final judgment at the end of the age. Jesus Christ speaks of this ultimate judgment inMatthew 25:31-46, where He describes the separation of the righteous from the wicked, likening it to a shepherd separating sheep from goats. This passage emphasizes the criteria of judgment based on one's actions and treatment of others.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the theme of judgment, affirming that all will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. InRomans 14:10-12, he writes, "For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.' So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God" .

Judgment and Mercy

While the Bible underscores the certainty of God's judgments, it also highlights His mercy and grace. God's judgments are not arbitrary but are rooted in His desire for repentance and reconciliation. InEzekiel 18:23, God declares, "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Would I not prefer he turn from his ways and live?" .

The balance of judgment and mercy is ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who bore the judgment for sin on behalf of humanity, offering salvation to all who believe. This profound act of grace underscores the biblical teaching that while God is just, He is also the source of redemption and hope.

Revel. 3. 19. Be Zealous.
... Some of our owne, have so applyed it; (whether out of theirjudgements, or affections,
I say not.) Learned Fulk marvels if it were not by a Propheticall spirit...

Sixth Tractate. The Impassivity of the Unembodied.
... vice is identified with ignorance in the reasoning faculty of the Soul; ignorance
is not a positive thing; but in the presence of falsejudgements " the main...

Introduction
... Because God is holy His anger burns against sin; because God is righteous His
judgements fall upon those who rebel against Him; because God is faithful the...

section v.
... thereof. I fear God, yet am not afraid of Him: His Mercies make me ashamed
of my sins, before HisJudgements afraid thereof. These...

Appendix V in the Directory.
... we judge ourselves unworthy of the smallest benefits, most worthy of God's fiercest
wrath, and of the Curses of the Law and heaviestJudgements inflicted upon...

The Sixth Commandment
... (5) It is a wrath-procuring sin.2 Kings 24: 4. It procures temporaljudgements....
It brings eternaljudgements. It binds men over to hell....

Awake, Thou that Sleepest
... thee, that thou perish not." A mighty tempest is stirred up round about thee, and
thou art sinking into the depths of perdition, the gulf of God'sjudgements....

Dedication
... mouth, and partly from your notes, I have adventured into the light; encouraged
by the approbation, and earnest entreaty of such, whosejudgements you reverence...

Introduction
... in the latter, the absence of any literature possessing more than a purely historical
interest.' [2] This is one of the most amazingjudgements to which a...

Obedience
... Ye shall do myjudgements, and keep mine ordinances.' Leviticus 18:4. Why
does a king publish an edict, but that it may be observed?...

Judgements (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceJudgements (3 Occurrences). John 7:24 Do not form superficial
judgements, but form thejudgements that are just." (WEY)....

Superficial (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Superficial (2 Occurrences). John 7:24 Do not form
superficialjudgements, but form thejudgements that are just." (WEY)....

Form (153 Occurrences)
... form. (WEB ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). John 7:24 Do not form superficialjudgements,
but form thejudgements that are just." (WEY). John...

Judgement-seat (1 Occurrence)
Judgement-seat.Judgements, Judgement-seat. Judges . Multi-Version Concordance...
(WEY).Judgements, Judgement-seat. Judges . Reference Bible.

Wages (52 Occurrences)
... Rate of (mention only in Matthew 20:2); to be punctually paid (Leviticus 19:13;
Deuteronomy 24:14, 15);judgements threatened against the withholding of...

Returns (27 Occurrences)
... forgive him." (WEB NAS). 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore form no prematurejudgements,
but wait until the Lord returns. He will both bring...

Damnation (11 Occurrences)
... In 1 Corinthians 11:29 (RV, "judgment") this word means condemnation, in the sense
of exposure to severe temporaljudgements from God, as the following verse...

Disclose (16 Occurrences)
... will test it. (WEY RSV). 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore form no premature
judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both...

Deserves (25 Occurrences)
... imprisonment." (WEY NIV). 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore form no premature
judgements, but wait until the Lord returns. He will both...

Motives (13 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Motives (13 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore
form no prematurejudgements, but wait until the Lord returns....

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