Topical Encyclopedia The term "blameless" in the Bible refers to a state of moral integrity and uprightness, where an individual is free from guilt or fault in the eyes of God and man. It is a significant concept in both the Old and New Testaments, often associated with righteousness, holiness, and a life that aligns with God's commandments.Old Testament Context In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "blameless" is "tamim," which conveys completeness, integrity, and innocence. One of the earliest mentions of blamelessness is found in the description of Noah: "Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God" (Genesis 6:9). Here, blamelessness is linked with righteousness and a close relationship with God. Job is another prominent figure described as blameless. The book of Job opens with God’s commendation of Job: "There is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil" (Job 1:8). Job's blamelessness is characterized by his fear of God and his rejection of evil, highlighting a life of piety and moral integrity. The Psalms and Proverbs also emphasize the importance of blamelessness. Psalm 15:2-3 describes the blameless person as one "who walks with integrity, who does what is righteous and speaks the truth from his heart." Proverbs 11:20 contrasts the blameless with the wicked, stating, "The LORD detests those with crooked hearts, but He delights in those whose ways are blameless." New Testament Context In the New Testament, the Greek word "amemptos" is often used to describe blamelessness. The Apostle Paul frequently exhorts believers to live blameless lives. In Philippians 2:15 , Paul encourages the church to be "blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world." Blamelessness is also a qualification for church leadership. In 1 Timothy 3:2 , Paul writes, "An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach." The term "above reproach" is synonymous with being blameless, indicating that leaders in the church must exemplify moral integrity. The concept of blamelessness is further expanded in the eschatological hope of believers. In 1 Thessalonians 5:23 , Paul prays, "May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." Here, blamelessness is not only a present pursuit but also a future hope, as believers anticipate being presented blameless before Christ at His return. Theological Significance Blamelessness in the Bible is not about sinless perfection but rather a sincere and wholehearted devotion to God. It involves living a life that seeks to honor God in all aspects, characterized by integrity, righteousness, and a commitment to God's ways. While human effort is involved, blamelessness is ultimately made possible through God's grace and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit. As believers strive to live blamelessly, they reflect the character of Christ and bear witness to the transformative power of the Gospel. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (a.) Free from blame; without fault; innocent; guiltless; -- sometimes followed by of.Greek 273. amemptos -- blameless ... blameless. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: amemptos Phonetic Spelling: (am'-emp-tos) Short Definition: blameless Definition: blameless, free from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/273.htm - 7k 298. amometos -- blameless 410. anegkletos -- not to be called to account, unreprovable 299. amomos -- amomum (a fragrant plant of India) 677. aproskopos -- not causing to stumble, not stumbling 338. anaitios -- guiltless 423. anepilemptos -- without reproach 299b. amomos -- without blemish 185. akeraios -- unmixed, pure 274. amemptos -- blamelessly Strong's Hebrew 8535. tam -- complete... 8534, 8535. tam. 8536 . complete. Transliteration: tam Phonetic Spelling: (tawm) Short Definition: blameless. Word Origin from tamam ... /hebrew/8535.htm - 6k 5352. naqah -- to be empty or clean 5355. naqiy -- clean, free from, exempt 2135. zakah -- to be clear, clean or pure 8552. tamam -- to be complete or finished 6662. tsaddiq -- just, righteous 8537. tom -- completeness, integrity, also part of the high ... 8003. shalem -- complete, safe, at peace 8549. tamim -- complete, sound Library Twenty-Fifth Day. Holy and Blameless. Who May be Said to Walk Without Spot; Damnable and Venial Sins. The Story of Job 1 Timothy iii. 10-Aug The Seventh Passage. Who May be Called Immaculate. How it is that ... Elijah Come Again Titus i. 5, 6 Consecration and Preservation. The Duties of Deacons, Youths, and virgins. Simon Undertakes to Prove that the Creator of the World Is Thesaurus Blameless (81 Occurrences)...Blameless (81 Occurrences). ... Matthew 12:7 and if ye had known what is: Kindness I will, and not sacrifice -- ye had not condemned the blameless, (YLT). ... /b/blameless.htm - 27k Blame (14 Occurrences) Blemish (71 Occurrences) Guiltless (29 Occurrences) Behavior (20 Occurrences) Reproach (124 Occurrences) Blamelessly (12 Occurrences) Perverse (55 Occurrences) Irreproachable (6 Occurrences) Fears (40 Occurrences) Resources What does it mean that Job was blameless and upright? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean to be above reproach / blameless? | GotQuestions.org Who was Noah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Blameless: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Blameless (81 Occurrences)Matthew 12:5 Matthew 12:7 Luke 1:6 Luke 15:7 Acts 24:16 1 Corinthians 1:8 Ephesians 1:4 Ephesians 5:27 Philippians 1:10 Philippians 2:15 Philippians 3:6 Colossians 1:22 1 Thessalonians 2:10 1 Thessalonians 3:13 1 Thessalonians 5:23 1 Timothy 3:2 1 Timothy 3:10 1 Timothy 5:7 1 Timothy 6:14 Titus 1:6 Titus 1:7 Hebrews 7:26 1 Peter 3:2 2 Peter 3:14 Jude 1:24 Revelation 14:5 Genesis 6:9 Genesis 17:1 Genesis 20:4 Genesis 44:10 Deuteronomy 18:13 Joshua 2:17 Judges 15:3 1 Samuel 29:9 2 Samuel 22:24 2 Samuel 22:26 2 Samuel 22:31 2 Samuel 22:33 2 Chronicles 15:17 2 Chronicles 16:9 Job 1:1 Job 1:8 Job 2:3 Job 4:6 Job 8:20 Job 9:20 Job 9:21 Job 9:22 Job 12:4 Job 22:3 Job 31:6 Psalms 15:2 Psalms 18:23 Psalms 18:25 Psalms 18:30 Psalms 18:32 Psalms 19:13 Psalms 26:1 Psalms 26:11 Psalms 37:18 Psalms 37:37 Psalms 51:4 Psalms 64:4 Psalms 84:11 Psalms 101:2 Psalms 101:6 Psalms 119:1 Psalms 119:80 Proverbs 2:7 Proverbs 2:21 Proverbs 11:5 Proverbs 11:20 Proverbs 13:6 Proverbs 19:1 Proverbs 20:7 Proverbs 28:6 Proverbs 28:10 Proverbs 28:18 Proverbs 29:10 Ezekiel 28:15 Daniel 6:22 Subtopics Related Terms |