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lawless, lawlessness

Definition:

The term "lawless" describes a person who does not obey laws or rules. When a country or group of people are in a state of "lawlessness" it means there is widespread disobedience, rebellion, or immorality.

  • A lawless person is rebellious and does not obey God's laws.
  • The apostle Paul wrote that in the last days there will be a "man of lawlessness," or a "lawless one," who will be influenced by Satan to do evil things.

Translation Suggestions:

  • The term "lawless" could also be translated as, "rebellious" or "disobedient" or "law-defying".
  • The term "lawlessness" could be translated as, "not obeying any laws" or "rebellion (against God's laws)."
  • The phrase, "man of lawlessness" could be translated as, "man who does not obey any laws" or "man who rebels against God's laws."
  • It is important to keep the concept of "law" in this term, if possible.
  • Note that the term "unlawful" has a different meaning from this term.

(See also: law · lawful · lawofmoses)

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