See in Reader
20 lines
921 B
Markdown
20 lines
921 B
Markdown
# unrighteous, unrighteousness
|
|
|
|
## Definition
|
|
|
|
The term "unrighteous" means to be sinful and morally corrupt. "Unrighteousness" refers to sin or the condition of being sinful.
|
|
|
|
* It especially refers to living in a way that disobeys God's teachings and commands.
|
|
* Unrighteous people are immoral in their thoughts and actions.
|
|
* Sometimes "unrighteous" refers specifically to people who do not believe in Jesus.
|
|
|
|
|
|
## Translation Suggestions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* This term could simply be translated as "not righteous."
|
|
* Depending on the context, other ways to translate this could include, "wicked" or "immoral" or "people who rebel against God" or "sinful."
|
|
* The phrase "the unrighteous" could be translated as "unrighteous people."
|
|
* The term "unrighteousness" could be translated as "sin" or "evil thoughts and actions."
|
|
* If possible, it is best to translate this in a way that shows its relationship to "righteous, righteousness." |