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# blameless, without blame, blamelessly, faultless
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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.
* Abraham and Noah were considered blameless before God.
* 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 02:10 ](rc://en/tn/help/1th/02/10 )
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* [1 Thessalonians 03:11-13 ](rc://en/tn/help/1th/03/11 )
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* [2 Peter 03:14 ](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/03/14 )
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* [Colossians 01:22 ](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 02:15 ](rc://en/tn/help/php/02/15 )
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* [Philippians 03:06 ](rc://en/tn/help/php/03/06 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H1368, H2136, H8535, H8549, G273, G274, G298, G299, G410, G423, G677
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