What does unrighteousness mean?
Definitions for unrighteousness
un·righ·teous·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
unrighteousnessnoun
failure to adhere to moral principles
"forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness"
Wiktionary
unrighteousnessnoun
The state of being unrighteous.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Unrighteousnessnoun
Wickedness; injustice.
Our Romanists can no more abide this proposition converted, than themselves. All sin, say they, is a transgression of the law; but every transgression of the law is not sin. The apostle, therefore, turns it for us: all unrighteousness, says he, is sin; but every transgression of the law is unrighteousness, saith Austin upon this place. Joseph Hall.
Some things have a natural deformity in them, as perjury, perfidiousness, unrighteousness, and ingratitude. John Tillotson.
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unrighteousness
Unrighteousness is a state or quality of being morally or ethically wrong, unjust, or unfair. It represents a breach of moral or divine law, characterized by sinful actions, behaviors, or attitudes that are contrary to the moral or ethical code prescribed by a religious or societal standard. This can encompass dishonesty, deceit, corruption, wickedness, or any action or character trait that deviates from a path of righteousness, honesty, and truth.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of unrighteousness in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of unrighteousness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of unrighteousness in a Sentence
With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bended arm for a pillow - I have still joy in the midst of these things. Riches and honors acquired by unrighteousness are to me as a floating cloud.
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