Strong’s H2409

חֲטָּיָא

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

chattaya'

Pronunciation

khat-tah-yaw'

Definition

Sinner

Meaning

an expiation

Usage

The term "chattaya" is used to denote an individual who commits sin or is characterized by sinful behavior. It emphasizes the state of being a sinner, often in a habitual or ongoing sense. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe those who are morally or spiritually errant, often in contrast to the righteous.