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Webster 1913 Edition

Godliness

God′li-ness

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Noun.
[From
Godly
.]
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Godliness

GOD'LINESS

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Noun.
[from godly.] Piety; belief in God, and reverence for his character and laws.
1.
A religious life; a careful observance of the laws of God and performance of religious duties, proceeding from love and reverence for the divine character and commands; christian obedience.
Godliness is profitable unto all things. 1 Tim. 4.
2.
Revelation; the system of christianity.
Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness;
God was manifest in the flesh. l Tim.3.

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