Greek Word Study

The meaning of “παράπτωμα”

Understanding paráptōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

fall, fault, offence, sin, trespass. - a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgre...

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G3900

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

παράπτωμα

Phoneticpar-ap'-to-mah

Transliterationparáptōma

Grammar Code

G:N-N

Greek Noun, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fall, fault, offence, sin, trespass. - a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression

Scripture References

20 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 6:15	“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Word: παράπτωμα (paráptōma)
Mark 11:26	“But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Word: παράπτωμα (paráptōma)
Romans 5:18	“Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.” Word: παράπτωμα (paráptōma)
2 Corinthians 5:19	“To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” Word: παράπτωμα (paráptōma)
Galatians 6:1	“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Word: παράπτωμα (paráptōma)