# faithless, faithlessness

## Definition:

The term “faithless” means to not have faith or to not believe. 

* This word is used to describe people who do not believe in God. Their lack of belief is seen by the immoral way they act.
* The prophet Jeremiah accused Israel of being faithless and disobedient to God.
* They worshiped idols and followed other ungodly customs of people groups who did not worship or obey God.

## Translation Suggestions

* Depending on the context, the term “faithless” could be translated as “unfaithful” or “unbelieving” or “disobedient to God” or “not believing.”
* The term “faithlessness” could be translated as “unbelief” or “unfaithfulness” or “rebellion against God.”

(See also: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [believe](../kt/believe.md), [faithful](../kt/faithful.md), [disobey](../other/disobey.md))

## Bible References:

* [Ezekiel 43:6-8](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/43/06)
* [Ezra 09:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/ezr/09/01)
* [Jeremiah 02:19](rc://en/tn/help/jer/02/19)
* [Proverbs 02:22](rc://en/tn/help/pro/02/22)
* [Revelation 21:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/rev/21/07)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G571
