The term "executes" in the biblical context often refers to the carrying out of justice, judgment, or a specific action by God or His appointed leaders. It is a concept deeply rooted in the divine nature of God as a righteous judge and the moral order He establishes for His people.

Divine Justice and Judgment

In the Bible, God is frequently depicted as the ultimate executor of justice. His actions are always in accordance with His perfect righteousness and holiness. Psalm 9:7-8 states, "But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity." This passage highlights God's role as the eternal judge who executes justice impartially.

God's Execution of Judgment

Throughout the Old Testament, God executes judgment on nations and individuals who defy His commandments. For instance, in Genesis 19, God executes judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah due to their grievous sins. This act serves as a warning and a demonstration of God's intolerance for wickedness.

In the prophetic literature, God often declares His intention to execute judgment as a means of calling His people to repentance. Ezekiel 25:11 says, "So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD." Here, the execution of judgment is both punitive and revelatory, intended to affirm God's sovereignty and righteousness.

Human Agents of Execution

God also appoints human agents to execute His will on earth. In the context of Israel, leaders such as kings, judges, and prophets were often tasked with executing justice. For example, King Solomon is renowned for his wisdom in executing justice, as seen in 1 Kings 3:28 : "When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had rendered, they stood in awe of the king, because they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice."

The New Testament continues this theme, with governing authorities being described as God's servants to execute wrath on wrongdoers. Romans 13:4 states, "For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer."

Execution of God's Will

Beyond judgment, the term "executes" can also refer to the fulfillment of God's plans and purposes. In Isaiah 46:10-11 , God declares, "My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I please... What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do." This underscores the certainty and sovereignty of God's will being executed in history.

Mercy and Justice

While God executes judgment, He is also merciful and patient, desiring repentance rather than punishment. Ezekiel 33:11 expresses this balance: "As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live." This highlights the dual aspects of God's character—His justice and His mercy.

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Other Quotations from Holy Scripture Adduced in Proof of the ...
... to John, (who says,) "The Word was God," [7903] then you have two Beings"One that
commands that the thing be made, and the Other that executes the order and ...
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Unimpeachable Justice
... thou judgest.' And as to the severity of my punishment, there can be no doubt of
that." There may be doubt of the severity, when man executes punishment for a ...
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The Scheme of Necessity Denies that Man is Responsible for the ...
... God the Arbiter and Governor of all things, who, in his own wisdom, has, from all
eternity, decreed what he would do, and now by his own power executes what he ...
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1 Timothy i. 15, 16
... workmanship. [1135] For one works and toils and executes, another rules;
and why? because he that executes is the inferior. But ...
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The Kingdom of God.
... be the only king of this world and of its destinies; if there be no order in this
mad world, save what man invents; no justice, save what he executes; no law ...
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The Poor Man's Friend
... There is a fatal flaw in the foundations of any throne that executes not justice;
and it matters not though the empire seems to stand high as heaven, and to ...
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The Preface
... Jesus, and a Minister of his Gospel: So in These which are more Publick, he carries
on the same pious Design with respect to others, and Executes that Sacred ...
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The Holy Spirit and Prayer
... its efforts. The Holy Ghost executes the whole gospel through the man by
His presence and control of the spirit of the man. In the ...
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From the Fourth Chapter.
... it were, a sea of glass like to crystal."] That is the gift of baptism which He
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The Lord Has Heard those Supplications which You, My Best Beloved ...
... to punish them, that, by great and marvellous examples, He might teach posterity
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Executes (11 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Executes (11 Occurrences). ... 2 Samuel 22:48 even the God
who executes vengeance for me, who brings down peoples under me, (WEB NAS). ...
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Vengeance (63 Occurrences)
... NAS). 2 Samuel 22:48 even the God who executes vengeance for me, who brings
down peoples under me, (WEB JPS ASV YLT NAS RSV). Psalms ...
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Oppressed (81 Occurrences)
... (WEB NIV). Psalms 103:6 Yahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all
who are oppressed. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Vindication (14 Occurrences)
... of the nations. (See RSV). Psalms 103:6 Yahweh executes righteous acts,
and justice for all who are oppressed. (See RSV). Isaiah 54 ...
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Kingly (7 Occurrences)
... 19). He executes this mediatorial kingship in his Church, and over his
Church, and over all things in behalf of his Church. This ...
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Frees (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Frees (1 Occurrence). Psalms 146:7 who executes justice
for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. Yahweh frees the prisoners. ...
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Establishes (15 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS RSV). Micah 7:9 I will bear the indignation of Yahweh, because I have sinned
against him, until he pleads my case, and executes judgment for me. ...
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Executioner (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) One who executes; an executer. 2. (n.) One who
puts to death in conformity to legal warrant, as a hangman. Int. ...
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Executest (1 Occurrence)

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Executedst (1 Occurrence)

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