# unrighteous, unrighteousness #

## Definition: ##

The term "unrighteous" means to be sinful and morally corrupt. "Unrighteousness" refers to sin or the condition of being sinful.

* These terms especially refer to living in a way that disobeys God's teachings and commands.
* Unrighteous people are immoral in their thoughts and actions.
* Sometimes "the 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" or "wickedness."
* If possible, it is best to translate this in a way that shows its relationship to "righteous, righteousness."

(See also: [righteous](../kt/righteous.md) **·** [unjust](../kt/unjust.md) **·** [sin](../kt/sin.md) **·** [unlawful](../kt/unlawful.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 06:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/06/09)
* [1 John 01:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1jn/01/08)
* [1 John 05:16-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1jn/05/16)
* [1 Peter 03:18-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1pe/03/18)
* [2 Thessalonians 02:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2th/02/08)
* [Colossians 03:22-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/col/03/22)
* [Deuteronomy 19:15-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/19/15)
* [Malachi 02:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mal/02/05)
* [Romans 01:29-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/01/29)