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# blameless
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## Definition:
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The term “blameless” literally means “without blame.” It is used to refer to a person who obeys God wholeheartedly, but it does not mean that the person is sinless.
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* Abraham and Noah were considered blameless before God.
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* A person who has a reputation for being “blameless” behaves in a way that honors God.
* According to one verse, a person who is blameless is “one who fears God and turns away from evil.”
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* This could also be translated as “with no fault to his character” or “completely obedient to God” or “avoiding sin” or “keeping away from evil.”
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Thessalonians 2:10 ](rc://en/tn/help/1th/02/10 )
* [1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 ](rc://en/tn/help/1th/03/11 )
* [2 Peter 3:14 ](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/03/14 )
* [Colossians 1:22 ](rc://en/tn/help/col/01/22 )
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* [Genesis 17:1-2 ](rc://en/tn/help/gen/17/01 )
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* [Philippians 2:15 ](rc://en/tn/help/php/02/15 )
* [Philippians 3:6 ](rc://en/tn/help/php/03/06 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’ s: H5352, H5355, H8535, G273, G274, G298, G299, G338, G410, G423