en_tw/bible/kt/ungodly.md

ungodly, godless, ungodliness, godlessness

Definition:

The terms "ungodly" and "godless" describe people who are in rebellion against God. Living in an evil way, without thought of God, is called "ungodliness" or "godlessness."

• The meanings of these words are very similar. However, "godless" and "godlessness" may describe a more extreme condition in which people or nations do not even acknowledge God or his right to rule them.
• God pronounces judgment and wrath on ungodly people, on everyone who rejects him and his ways.

Translation Suggestions:

• Depending on the context, the term "ungodly" could be translated as "displeasing to God" or "immoral" or "disobeying God."
• The terms "godless" and "godlessness" literally mean that the people are "without God" or "having no thought of God" or "acting in a way that does not acknowledge God."
• Other ways to translate "ungodliness" or "godlessness" could be "wickedness" or "evil" or "rebellion against God".

(See also: godly, evil)

Bible References:

• 1 Peter 04:17-19
• 1 Timothy 01:9-11
• Hebrews 12:14-17
• Job 27:8-10
• Jude 01:14-16
• Proverbs 11:9-11

Word Data:##

• Strong's: H1100, H2623, H5760, H7563, G763, G764, G765