wickedness

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noun

Origin of wickedness

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at wicked, -ness

God is so angry at the ensuing wickedness that he sends the flood to wipe almost everyone out.
The Truth About Angels in the Bible | Candida Moss | August 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Trying to climb this mountain of wickedness is like trying to climb a glass wall with your bare hands.
There's Little We Can Do to Prevent Another Massacre | Megan McArdle | December 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
The discussion poses an argument: In the book of Ezekiel, God is determined to wipe out a city, which is full of wickedness.
For Shame | Alana Suskin | July 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
For yet a little and a very little while, and my indignation shall cease, and my wrath shall be upon their wickedness.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various
At the time of his birth, the rulers of the country were very unpopular because of their wickedness and oppression of the people.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. Pike

Thy own wickedness shall reprove thee, and thy apostasy shall rebuke thee.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various
For if I had power to train a son of mine to righteousness, and I trained him to wickedness, should I not sin against my son?
God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford
What is the meaning that my beloved hath wrought much wickedness in my house?
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various

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