en_tw_old/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](../kt/godly.md), [evil](../kt/evil.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Peter 04:17-19](en/tn/1pe/help/04/17)
* [1 Timothy 01:9-11](en/tn/1ti/help/01/09)
* [Hebrews 12:14-17](en/tn/heb/help/12/14)
* [Job 27:8-10](en/tn/job/help/27/08)
* [Jude 01:14-16](en/tn/jud/help/01/14)
* [Proverbs 11:9-11](en/tn/pro/help/11/09)