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# blameless
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## Related Ideas:
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blamelessly, faultless, without blame
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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.
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* 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, H2135, H2136, H8535, H8549, G273, G274, G298, G299, G410, G423, G677
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
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blameless, blamelessly, faultless, without blame
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