# lawless, lawlessness #

## Definition: ##

The term "lawless" describes a person who does not obey laws or rules. When a country or group of people are in a state of "lawlessness" it means there is widespread disobedience, rebellion, or immorality.

* A lawless person is rebellious and does not obey God's laws.
* The apostle Paul wrote that in the last days there will be a "man of lawlessness," or a "lawless one," who will be influenced by Satan to do evil things.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The term "lawless" could also be translated as, "rebellious" or "disobedient" or "law-defying".
* The term "lawlessness" could be translated as, "not obeying any laws" or "rebellion (against God's laws)."
* The phrase, "man of lawlessness" could be translated as, "man who does not obey any laws" or "man who rebels against God's laws."
* It is important to keep the concept of "law" in this term, if possible.
* Note that the term "unlawful" has a different meaning from this term.

(See also: [law](../other/law.md) **·** [lawful](../other/lawful.md) **·** [lawofmoses](../kt/lawofmoses.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 John 03:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1jn/03/04)
* [2 Thessalonians 02:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2th/02/03)
* [Acts 02:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/02/22)
* [Matthew 07:21-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/07/21)
* [Titus 02:14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/tit/02/14)