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ἁμαρτία: hamartia (G266), a Greek word meaning "a sin (properly abstract)"

hamartia

Plain-Language Summary

hamartia is a Greek word meaning "a sin (properly abstract)", encompassing ideas like offence, sin.

sin; an offense against moral law

Its core semantic range includes: offence, sin.

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Secondary Meanings
  • a sinful act or transgression

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hamartiachattahHebrewan offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

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ἁμαρτία

Pronunciationhamartia

G266

a sin (properly abstract)

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