godliness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being godlike; piety, righteousness, morality, and devotion to God or the gods.

  - "She displayed great godliness and kindness towards the less fortunate."
  - "The godliness of ancient Greeks was a crucial aspect of their culture."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with godliness
righteousness , piousness , blissfulness , missiness

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Variants

List of all variants of godliness that leads to same result
godlier , godliest , godliness , godlinesses , godly , cleanliness is next to godliness

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Etymology

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From Old English 'godliness' from 'god' and 'likeness'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'godliness' appears in the Bible over 150 times?

2. In ancient Greece, it was believed that gods could appear in human form and display godliness to mortals.

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Related Concepts

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1. piety: A feeling of reverence and devotion towards God or the gods.

2. morality: The principles of right and wrong conduct and the distinction between them.

3. righteousness: The quality of being morally right and just.

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Culture

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Godliness has been a significant concept in various religions and cultures throughout history. In Christianity, it refers to living a life in accordance with God's will and commandments. In ancient Greece, it was associated with the worship of gods and adherence to their moral codes. In literature, godliness has been portrayed in various forms, such as in Dante's Divine Comedy, where it is a virtue that leads to salvation.

How to Memorize "godliness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person living a virtuous life, following God's commandments and showing kindness to others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of godliness with virtues such as kindness, compassion, and morality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GODLIVENESS' to remember the qualities of godliness: Generosity, Obedience, Devotion, Love, Integrity, Virtue, Enthusiasm, and Selflessness.

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