# ungodly, godless, ungodliness, godlessness

## Definition

The terms "ungodly" and "godless" describe people, behavior, and other things, that are in rebellion against God. People or nations that are godless do not even acknowledge God's influence in their lives. They are said to be in a state of "ungodliness" or "godlessness."

* The meanings of all these words are very similar. However, the terms "godless" and "godlessness" also describe a more extreme condition in which people completely reject God's rule over them.
* God pronounces judgment and wrath on ungodly and godless people, on everyone who rejects him and his ways.
* Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God provided a way for ungodly sinners to be forgiven and declared righteous.
* God gives Christians the power and ability to turn away from ungodliness.


## Translation Suggestions



* The terms "godless" and "godlessness" literally mean that the people are "without God."
* Depending on the context, the term "ungodly" could be translated as, "displeasing to God" or "immoral" or "disobeying God."
* Other ways to translate "ungodliness" or "godlessness" could be, "wickedness" or "evil" or "rebellion against God".