The meaning of “חֵטְא”
Understanding chêṭᵉʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fault, [idiom] grievously, offence, (punishment of) sin. - a crime or its penalty 1) sin 1a) sin 1b) guilt for sin 1c) p...
חֵטְא
fault, [idiom] grievously, offence, (punishment of) sin. - a crime or its penalty 1) sin 1a) sin 1b) guilt for sin 1c) punishment for sin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:9 | “Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:” Word: חֵטְא (chêṭᵉʼ) | |
| Numbers 18:32 | “And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die. ” Word: חֵטְא (chêṭᵉʼ) | |
| 2 Kings 14:6 | “But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the Lord commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.” Word: חֵטְא (chêṭᵉʼ) | |
| Psalms 51:9 | “Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.” Word: חֵטְא (chêṭᵉʼ) | |
| Isaiah 38:17 | “Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.” Word: חֵטְא (chêṭᵉʼ) |
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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.