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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. Their lack of belief is seen by the immoral way they act.
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* 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.
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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."
* The term "faithlessness" could be translated as "unbelief" or "unfaithfulness" or "rebellion against God."
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(See also: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))
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(See also: [unbeliever](../kt/unbeliever.md), [unfaithful](../kt/unfaithful.md), [disobey](../other/disobey.md))
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## Bible References: ##
* [Ezekiel 43:6-8](en/tn/ezk/help/43/06)
* [Ezra 09:1-2](en/tn/ezr/help/09/01)
* [Jeremiah 02:18-19](en/tn/jer/help/02/18)
* [Proverbs 02:20-22](en/tn/pro/help/02/20)
* [Revelation 21:7-8](en/tn/rev/help/21/07)