Strong’s G0266

ἁμαρτία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

hamartia

Pronunciation

hah-mar-TEE-ah

Definition

Sin

Meaning

prop: missing the mark; hence: (a) guilt, sin, (b) a fault, failure (in an ethical sense), sinful deed.

Usage

In the New Testament, "hamartia" is primarily used to denote sin, which is understood as a moral failing or transgression against God's law. It encompasses both the act of sinning and the inherent sinful nature of humanity. The term implies a deviation from God's standards and a failure to live up to His holiness.

Bible references

Matthew 1:21;Matthew 3:6;Matthew 9:2;Matthew 9:5;Matthew 9:6;Matthew 12:31;Matthew 26:28;Mark 1:4;Mark 1:5;Mark 2:5;Mark 2:7;Mark 2:9;Mark 2:10;Luke 1:77;Luke 3:3;Luke 5:20;Luke 5:21;Luke 5:23;Luke 5:24;Luke 7:47;Luke 7:48;Luke 7:49;Luke 11:4;Luke 24:47;John 1:29