The meaning of “ἁμάρτημα”
Understanding hamártēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
sin. - a sin (properly concrete)
ἁμάρτημα
sin. - a sin (properly concrete)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 3:28 | “Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:” Word: ἁμάρτημα (hamártēma) | |
| Mark 4:12 | “That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.” Word: ἁμάρτημα (hamártēma) | |
| Romans 3:25 | “Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;” Word: ἁμάρτημα (hamártēma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:18 | “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.” Word: ἁμάρτημα (hamártēma) |
Usage Statistics
Theological Word Study: Sin
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Sin, missing the mark
The Hebrew chatta'ah (חַטָּאת) means sin—missing the mark of God's standard. It encompasses rebellion, transgression, and falling short of divine holiness.
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Sin, missing the mark
The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice.