# Is “Atheist” in the Bible?

> No. “Atheist” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/atheist
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible has no word for it. Psalm 14 describes someone who says “There is no God.” This page answers for “atheism” too.

## The Bible’s words for it: “There is no God”

> The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their deeds are detestable; there is no one who does good.
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> — [Psalm 14:1](https://www.lumin.faith/read/psalm/14#1) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Atheist” in the Bible?

No. “Atheist” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible has no word for it. Psalm 14 describes someone who says “There is no God.” This page answers for “atheism” too.

### What does the Bible say instead of “atheist”?

The Bible has no word for it. Psalm 14 describes someone who says “There is no God.” The verse is Psalm 14:1: “The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their deeds are detestable; there is no one who does good.”

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