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ἁμαρτία

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine173 occurrences20 books150 verses

Definition

ἁμαρτία, -ας, ἡ

(ἁμαρτάνω, which see), [in LXX chiefly for חַטָּאת and cogn. forms, also for פֶּשַׁע ,עָוֹן, etc. ;]

prop. a missing the mark; in cl. (see reff. to CR in MM, VGT, see word);

(a) guilt, sin (Plat., Arist., al.);

(b) more freq., from Æsch. down, a fault, failure. In NT (as LXX) always in ethical sense;

1. as a principle and quality of action, = τὸ ἁμαρτάνειν, a sinning, sin: Romans 5:12, 13, 20; ὑφ᾽ ἁμαρτίαν εἶναι, Romans 3:9; ἐπιμένειν, Romans 6:1; ἀποθνήσκειν, νεκρὸν εἶναι τῇ ἁ., Romans 6:2, 11; τὴν ἀ. γινώσκειν, Romans 7:7; σῶμα τῆς ἁ., Romans 6:6; ἀπάτη τῆς ἁ., Hebrews 3:13; personified as a ruling principle, ἁ. βασιλεύει, κυριεύει, etc., Romans 5:21 6:12, 14 7:17, 20; δουλεύειν, Romans 6:6; δοῦλος τῆς ἁ., ib. 17; νόμος τῆς ἁ., Romans 7:23; 8:2; δύναμις τῆς ἁ., 1 Corinthians 15:56 (cf. Genesis 4:7).

2. As a generic term (disting. fr. the specific terms ἁμάρτημα, which see, etc.) for concrete wrongdoing, violation of the divine law, sin: John 8:46, James 1:15, al.; ποιεῖν (τὴν) ἁ., John 8:34, 2 Corinthians 11:7, 1 John 3:8; εἴχειν ἁ., John 9:41; 15:22, 24; 19:11, 1 John 1:8; in pl. ἁμαρτίαι, sin in the aggregate, 1 Thessalonians 2:16 (see Milligan, in l.); ποιεῖν ἁμαρτίας, James 5:15; πλῆθος ἁμαρτιῶν, James 5:20, 1 Peter 4:8; ἄφεσις ἁμαρτιῶν, Matthew 26:28, Mark 1:4, al.; ἐν ἁμαρτίαις εἶναι, 1 Corinthians 15:17; collectively, αἴρειν τὴν ἁ. τ. κόσμου, John 1:29; ἀποθνήσκειν ἐν τῇ ἁ., John 8:21.

3. = ἁμάρτημα, a sinful deed, a sin: Matthew 12:31, Acts 7:60, 1 John 5:16.

Synonyms: see: ἁμάρτημα.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἁμαρτία:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

173 total
  1. Matthew 1:21ἁμαρτιῶν · sins
    She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
  2. Matthew 3:6ἁμαρτίας · sins
    Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
  3. Matthew 9:2ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”
  4. Matthew 9:5ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
  5. Matthew 9:6ἁμαρτίας · sins
    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
  6. Matthew 12:31ἁμαρτία · sin
    Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
  7. Matthew 26:28ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
  8. Mark 1:4ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
  9. Mark 1:5ἁμαρτίας · sins
    People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
  10. Mark 2:5ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
  11. Mark 2:7ἁμαρτίας · sins
    “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
  12. Mark 2:9ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    “Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?
  13. Mark 2:10ἁμαρτίας · sins
    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,
  14. Luke 1:77ἁμαρτιῶν · sins
    …to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
  15. Luke 3:3ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
  16. Luke 5:20ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
  17. Luke 5:21ἁμαρτίας · sins
    But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
  18. Luke 5:23ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
  19. Luke 5:24ἁμαρτίας · sins…
    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
  20. Luke 7:47ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
  21. Luke 7:48ἁμαρτίαι · sins
    Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
  22. Luke 7:49ἁμαρτίας · sins
    But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”
  23. Luke 11:4ἁμαρτίας · sins
    And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
  24. Luke 24:47ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    …and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
  25. John 1:29ἁμαρτίαν · sin
    The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
  26. John 8:21ἁμαρτίᾳ · sin
    Again He said to them, “I am going away, and you will look for Me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.”
  27. John 8:24ἁμαρτίαις · sins; ἁμαρτίαις · sins
    That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”
  28. John 8:34ἁμαρτίαν · sins; ἁμαρτίας · sin
    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
  29. John 8:46ἁμαρτίας · sin
    Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?
  30. John 9:34ἁμαρτίαις · sin
    They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.
  31. John 9:41ἁμαρτίαν · guilty of sin; ἁμαρτία · guilt
    “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.”
  32. John 15:22ἁμαρτίαν; ἁμαρτίας · sin
    If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.
  33. John 15:24ἁμαρτίαν
    If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.
  34. John 16:8ἁμαρτίας · sin
    And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:
  35. John 16:9ἁμαρτίας · sin
    …in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me;
  36. John 19:11ἁμαρτίαν · sin
    Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”
  37. John 20:23ἁμαρτίας · sins
    If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”
  38. Acts 2:38ἁμαρτιῶν · sins
    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  39. Acts 3:19ἁμαρτίας · sins
    Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
  40. Acts 5:31ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
  41. Acts 7:60ἁμαρτίαν · sin
    Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
  42. Acts 10:43ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
  43. Acts 13:38ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
  44. Acts 22:16ἁμαρτίας · sins {away}
    And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’
  45. Acts 26:18ἁμαρτιῶν · of sins
    …to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
  46. Romans 3:9ἁμαρτίαν · sin
    What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.