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# faithless, faithlessness #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "faithless" means to not have faith or to not believe.
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* This word is used to describe people who do not believe in God, which is seen by the immoral way they act.
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* The prophet Jeremiah accused Israel of being faithless and disobedient to God.
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* They worshiped idols and followed other ungodly customs of people groups who did not worship or obey God.
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* Depending on the context, the term "faithless" could be translated as "unfaithful" or "unbelieving" or "disobedient to God" or "not believing."
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* The term "faithlessness" could be translated as "unbelief" or "unfaithfulness" or "rebellion against God."
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(See: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [unbeliever](../kt/unbeliever.md), [unfaithful](../kt/unfaithful.md), [disobey](../other/disobey.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Ezekiel 43:6-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/43/06)
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* [Ezra 09:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezr/09/01)
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* [Jeremiah 02:18-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/02/18)
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* [Proverbs 02:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/02/20)
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* [Revelation 21:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/21/07)
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