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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

GODLINESS

n.[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 Timothy 4:8.
2. Revelation; the system of christianity.
Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness;
God was manifest in the flesh. 1 Timothy 3:16.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

GODLINESS

God "li *ness, n. Etym: [From Godly. ]

 

Defn: 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.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

godliness

g ó d li ness 名詞 U 神を敬うこと, 信心深いこと .

 

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