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The meaning of προαμαρτάνω

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

Definition

sin already, heretofore sin. - to sin previously (to conversion)

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προαμαρτάνω

Phoneticpro-am-ar-tan'-o
Transliterationproamartánō
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sin already, heretofore sin. - to sin previously (to conversion)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Corinthians 12:21

And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.

Word: προαμαρτάνω (proamartánō)
2 Corinthians 13:2

I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

Word: προαμαρτάνω (proamartánō)

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