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.
- a sinful act or transgression
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ἁμαρτία
Pronunciationhamartia
G266
a sin (properly abstract)
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