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Unrighteousness vs Iniquity - What's the difference?

unrighteousness | iniquity |

As nouns the difference between unrighteousness and iniquity

is that unrighteousness is the state of being unrighteous while iniquity is deviation from what is right; wickedness, gross injustice.

unrighteousness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state of being unrighteous.

    • iniquity

    English

    Noun

    (iniquities)
  • Deviation from what is right; wickedness, gross injustice.
  • * 1994 , ,
    • The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.
  • * '>citation
  • A wrongful act.
  • Absence of moral or spiritual values, lawlessness.
  • Denial of the sovereignty of God.