ungodliness
noun
In Jewish tradition
Jeremiah says that godlessness spread across the land from the false prophets of Jerusalem.
Interpretation. Tradition reads this as a warning that leaders and teachers carry special responsibility, because their bad example spreads wrong behavior to everyone.
Meaning
Wickedness, a lack of respect for God. tree →
Examples
- Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets: Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall; for from the prophets of Jerusalem is ungodliness gone forth into all the land. (Prophets JER.23.15, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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