παράπτωμα
paraptōma
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "παράπτωμα" (paraptōma) primarily means a misstep or mistake, often referring to an ethical wrongdoing or trespass. It is used to describe actions that deviate from proper conduct or moral standards. In various contexts, it highlights human errors or offenses, particularly in ethical or spiritual matters.
a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression
The Greek word paraptōma means "a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression," encompassing related ideas including fall, fault, offence, sin.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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