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Godly

Pious; reverencing God, and his character and laws; obedient to the commands of God from love for, and reverence of, his character; conformed to God's law; devout; righteous; as, a godly life.

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Heavenly 84% connected

Pertaining to, resembling, or inhabiting heaven; celestial; not earthly; as, heavenly regions; heavenly music.

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Heavenly 84% connected

Pertaining to, resembling, or inhabiting heaven; celestial; not earthly; as, heavenly regions; heavenly music.

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Pious 84% connected

Of or pertaining to piety; exhibiting piety; reverential; dutiful; religious; devout; godly.

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Pious 84% connected

Of or pertaining to piety; exhibiting piety; reverential; dutiful; religious; devout; godly.

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Godliness 74% connected

Careful observance of, or conformity to, the laws of God; the state or quality of being godly; piety.

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Godliness 74% connected

Careful observance of, or conformity to, the laws of God; the state or quality of being godly; piety.

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Divine 92% connected

Of or belonging to God; as, divine perfections; the divine will.

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Reverent 92% connected

Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples.

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Worshipful 92% connected

Entitled to worship, reverence, or high respect; claiming respect; worthy of honor; -- often used as a term of respect, sometimes ironically.

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