# faithless, faithlessness #

## Definition: ##

The term "faithless" means to not have faith or to not believe. 

* This word is used to describe people who do not believe in God which is seen by the immoral way they act.
* 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.

## Translation Suggestions ##

* 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."

(See also: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [unbeliever](../kt/unbeliever.md) **·** [unfaithful](../kt/unfaithful.md) **·** [disobey](../other/disobey.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ezekiel 43:6-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/43/06)
* [Ezra 09:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezr/09/01)
* [Jeremiah 02:18-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/02/18)
* [Proverbs 02:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/02/20)
* [Revelation 21:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/21/07)