Bible Dictionaries
Theodicy

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul.

(2):

(n.) A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Theodicy'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/theodicy.html. 1828.