The meaning of “חֲטָאָה”
Understanding chăṭâʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of חֵטְא sin (offering). - an offence, or a sacrifice forit 1) sin, sin offering 1a) sin 1b) sin offering
חֲטָאָה
feminine of חֵטְא sin (offering). - an offence, or a sacrifice forit 1) sin, sin offering 1a) sin 1b) sin offering
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 20:9 | “Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.” Word: חֲטָאָה (chăṭâʼâh) | |
| Exodus 32:30 | “And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the Lord; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin.” Word: חֲטָאָה (chăṭâʼâh) | |
| 2 Kings 17:21 | “For he rent Israel from the house of David; and they made Jeroboam the son of Nebat king: and Jeroboam drave Israel from following the Lord, and made them sin a great sin.” Word: חֲטָאָה (chăṭâʼâh) | |
| Psalms 40:6 | “Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.” Word: חֲטָאָה (chăṭâʼâh) |