How does judgment develop through the rest of Scripture?

God's judging runs from Egypt (Genesis 15) to 'the Judge of all the earth' (Genesis 18:25), to the prophets' day of the LORD, and to Christ appointed to judge the living and the dead (Acts 17:31).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Judgment?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention judgment?

The Bible first mentions judgment in Genesis 15:14, using the original word din (דין). 'That nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge'—the first mention of God judging shows Him as the righteous Judge who holds oppressors accountable.

The Bible first mentions judgment in Genesis 15:14, from the original word din (דין). 'That nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge'—the first mention of God judging shows Him as the righteous Judge who holds oppressors accountable.

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God's first act of judgment is to vindicate the oppressed against their oppressors.

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