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Godliness
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
The whole of practical piety (1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Pet. 1:6). “It supposes knowledge, veneration, affection, dependence, submission, gratitude, and obedience.” In 1 Tim. 3:16 it denotes the substance of revealed religion.
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
GOD'LINESS, piety resulting from the knowledge and love of God, and leading to the cheerful and constant obedience of his commands. 2 Pet 3:11. In 1 Tim 3:16 it imports the substance of revealed religion.
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Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
GOD'LINESS, piety resulting from the knowledge and love of God, and leading to the cheerful and constant obedience of his commands. 2 Pet 3:11. In 1 Tim 3:16 it imports the substance of revealed religion.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
Careful observance of, or conformity to, the laws of God; the state or quality of being godly; piety. Godliness is profitable unto all things. 1 Tim. iv. 8.