# 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, godliness](../kt/godly.md), [evil, wicked, wickedness](../kt/evil.md) )

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Peter 04:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1pe/04/17)
* [1 Timothy 01:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/01/09)
* [Hebrews 12:14-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/12/14)
* [Job 27:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/27/08)
* [Jude 01:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jud/01/14)
* [Proverbs 11:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/11/09)