day of judgment

Definition

The term “day of judgment” refers to a future time when God will judge every person.

• God has made his Son, Jesus Christ, the judge of all people.
• On the day of judgment, Christ will judge people on the basis of his righteous character.

Translation Suggestions

• This term could also be translated as “judgment time” since it could refer to more than one day.
• Other ways to translate this term could include “the end time when God will judge all people.”
• Some translations capitalize this term to show that it is the name of a special day or time: “Judgment Day” or “Judgment Time.”

(See also: judge, Jesus, heaven, hell)

Bible References

• Luke 10:12
• Luke 11:31
• Luke 11:32
• Matthew 10:15
• Matthew 12:36

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2962, H3117, H4941, G22500, G29200, G29620