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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," 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, law)

Bible References:

• 1 John 03:4-6
• 2 Thessalonians 02:3-4
• Acts 02:22-24
• Matthew 07:21-23
• Titus 02:14