Strong’s H2400

חַטָּא

Part of speech

Adjective; noun masculine; Adjective; noun masculine

Transliteration

chatta'

Pronunciation

khat-TAW

Definition

Sinner

Meaning

a criminal, one accounted guilty

Usage

The term "chatta" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a person who commits sin or is characterized by sinful behavior. It emphasizes the moral and ethical deviation from God's commandments and standards. The word often carries a connotation of habitual sinfulness or a lifestyle marked by sin.

Bible references

Genesis 13:13;Numbers 16:38;Numbers 32:14;1 Samuel 15:18;1 Kings 1:21;Psalm 1:1;Psalm 1:5;Psalm 25:8;Psalm 26:9;Psalm 51:13;Psalm 104:35;Proverbs 1:10;Proverbs 13:21;Proverbs 23:17;Isaiah 1:28;Isaiah 13:9;Isaiah 33:14;Amos 9:8;Amos 9:10