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# blameless #
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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 02:10-12](en/tn/1th/help/02/10)
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* [1 Thessalonians 03:11-13](en/tn/1th/help/03/11)
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* [2 Peter 03:14-16](en/tn/2pe/help/03/14)
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* [Colossians 01:21-23](en/tn/col/help/01/21)
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* [Genesis 17:1-2](en/tn/gen/help/17/01)
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* [Philippians 02:14-16](en/tn/php/help/02/14)
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* [Philippians 03:6-7](en/tn/php/help/03/06)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H5352, H5355, G273, G274, G298, G338, G410, G423
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