The meaning of “ἁμαρτωλός”
Understanding hamartōlós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
sinful, sinner. - sinful, i.e. a sinner
ἁμαρτωλός
sinful, sinner. - sinful, i.e. a sinner
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:13 | “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Word: ἁμαρτωλός (hamartōlós) | |
| Luke 7:39 | “Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.” Word: ἁμαρτωλός (hamartōlós) | |
| Romans 5:19 | “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.” Word: ἁμαρτωλός (hamartōlós) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:15 | “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” Word: ἁμαρτωλός (hamartōlós) | |
| James 5:20 | “Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. ” Word: ἁμαρτωλός (hamartōlós) |