Strong’s H2399

חֵטְא

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chet'

Pronunciation

khayt

Definition

Sin, offense, fault

Meaning

a crime, its penalty

Usage

The term "chet" primarily refers to an act of sin or transgression against divine law. It conveys the idea of missing the mark or failing to meet God's standards. In the Old Testament, "chet" is often used to describe moral and ethical failures, both individual and communal, that separate humans from God.

Bible references

Genesis 41:9;Leviticus 19:17;Leviticus 20:20;Leviticus 22:9;Leviticus 24:15;Numbers 9:13;Numbers 18:22;Numbers 18:32;Numbers 27:3;Deuteronomy 15:9;Deuteronomy 19:15;Deuteronomy 21:22;Deuteronomy 22:26;Deuteronomy 23:21;Deuteronomy 23:22;Deuteronomy 24:15;Deuteronomy 24:16;2 Kings 10:29;2 Kings 12:16;2 Kings 14:6;2 Chronicles 25:4;Psalm 51:5;Psalm 51:9;Psalm 103:10;Ecclesiastes 10:4