Who is God the judge?

The biblical authors often portray God as a royal judge who brings justice to a fallen creation. This portrayal analogizes God's role in governing humanity to the role played by judges in human legal systems.
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Who is the judge according to the Bible?

The Book of Judges mentions twelve leaders who are said to "judge" Israel: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, and Samson.
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What Scripture says about God being the judge?

As to the phrase, “only God can judge me” there is a particular verse that confirms this assertion. James 4:12 addresses God being the one true judge saying, “There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?”
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Is God the righteous judge?

He will separate the righteous from the unrighteous, and, in righteousness, He will judge the world. Those who have escaped judgment in our day will be punished on that great day. God will pour out His wrath on all the unrighteous, because He is God, My Righteous Judge. This is expressed in Psalm 18:20-27.
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Is God judge of the earth?

He is the judge of all the earth because he is the one who created all the earth, and he is the ultimate standard of judgment. To think that the most qualified created being is able to handle the affairs of the universe is to misunderstand the distance between God and man.
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Who's the judge? The judge is GOD



Why is God called the judge?

The biblical authors often portray God as a royal judge who brings justice to a fallen creation. This portrayal analogizes God's role in governing humanity to the role played by judges in human legal systems.
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Who said God is my judge in the Bible?

Isaiah 33:22

For the Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; he will save us.
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What does it mean to believe that God is a judge?

Christians believe that God has always existed as judge over his creation. God's judgement is a process that ends in a decision about whether a person is worthy of his reward (Heaven) or not (Hell).
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Is God the only one allowed to judge?

We do not have the capability to judge the heart of others or their intentions. Only God can read the heart and discern the motives of men. Therefore, we must not arrogate to ourselves the judgment that only God can make. Righteous judgment also means not being respectful of persons.
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Which male name means God will judge?

Description: Daniel was derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, from the elements din, meaning "judge," and 'el, "God." The Book of Daniel in the Old Testament describes the Jewish prophet's life of captivity in Babylon and visions of the last days of Earth.
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What are some examples of God judging?

Great catastrophes as Noah's flood, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the earthquake that swallowed up Korah and his followers, the plagues of Egypt and the evil that came upon other oppressors of Israel are represented in the Bible as Divine judgments.
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Why is God's judge important?

Also many would argue God as Judge is the most important as his omnipotence and omniscience decides your fate – whether you go to Gan Eden or Sheol and at Rosh Hashanah when people are judged jews lead a good life so they are judged well by God as Judge also made earth better.
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What does only God can judge me mean?

It's actually the title of a song by rapper Tupac, where he repeats this phrase over and over. The idea behind the song and its adoption into popular culture is that no one else can judge us about what we do because that is only between us and God.
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Is Jesus the righteous judge?

There is only one way to judge righteous judgment, as Jesus Christ does, and that is to be as He is. In His mortal life, Jesus Christ was a loving judge, uncommonly wise and patient.
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Where in the Bible does it say Jesus will judge us?

Jesus said that everyone who has died will be raised from the dead and be judged (John 5:26-29). So, all of us will stand before the “Christ as Judge.”
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Who can judge but God alone?

James 4:12, NLT: God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor? James 4:12, CSB: There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save and to destroy.
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Where in the Bible did God say we should not judge?

Bible Gateway Matthew 7 :: NIV. "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
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Are judges appointed by God?

The judges were the successive individuals, each from a different tribe of Israel, chosen by God to rescue the people from their enemies and establish justice and the practice of the Torah amongst the Hebrews.
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Where in the Bible does God say to judge righteously?

In the Joseph Smith Translation of Matthew 7, we read, “Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged; but judge righteous judgment” (Joseph Smith Translation, Matthew 7:2 [in Matthew 7:1, footnote a]).
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How will God judge the world?

He judged sin at the cross and extended His forgiveness to those who would accept His gift of salvation. For those who reject what Christ did at Calvary, He will judge the world. None of us deserves God's love. All of us deserve His righteous judgment and wrath (John 3:18; Romans 3:9-12).
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Does Daniel mean God is my judge?

Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge" (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname.
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Why did God make judges?

The judges arose as Yahweh saw fit, in order to lead an erring and repentant people to a restoration of a right relationship with him and to victory over their enemies.
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What did Jesus mean when he said judge righteously?

Judging righteously means judging rightly; and judging rightly, in its deepest sense, means judging according to the divine reality of being, in which everyone's true selfhood is recognized to be spiritual, reflecting the graces of God, divine Love.
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How do you address a judge to God?

If you are writing about a professional matter you address the envelope as “The Rt. Hon. Lord [or Lady] Justice Lovaduck.” You start the letter “Dear Lord/Lady Justice,” or simply “Dear Judge.” You address these as “My Lord” or “My Lady”.
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What is the purpose of a judge?

Judges provide instructions to juries prior to their deliberations and in the case of bench trials, judges must decide the facts of the case and make a ruling. Additionally, judges are also responsible for sentencing convicted criminal defendants. Most cases are heard and settled by a jury.
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