Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

divine justice

noun

/dɪˈvaɪn ˈdʒʌstɪs/

Definition

The principle that moral righteousness will ultimately prevail, often believed to be enforced by a higher power or deity.

Examples

The concept of divine justice can be found in many religious texts.
Many people find comfort in the idea of divine justice when they face injustice in the world.
According to ancient beliefs, divine justice would be served in the afterlife.

Meaning

Divine justice refers to the belief that a supreme being will ensure that good is rewarded and evil is punished, often in a cosmic or spiritual sense.