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The Old English word sin meant 'to miss the mark' and was used in Archery and elsewhere. Related words exist in old Norse and German.

The word translated as sin in the New Testament is the Greek word 'hamartia.'

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What is the greek word for sin?

The original meaning of Sin, coming from the aramaic language ,means "To miss the mark" it was a term also used in the greek Olympics later on when an athlete could not perform up to standards to win (or missing the mark ,sinning.)


What language does the word 'sin' come from?

"Sin" is from Old English, which possibly took it from the Latin "sont," meaning "guilty." Other information The common Hebrew term translated "sin" is chat‧taʼth′; in Greek the usual word is ha‧mar‧ti′a.


What does the church do with a baptism?

According to the Catholics, one is born a sinner. The sin of being born is called "the original sin". The meaning of baptism is to 'cleanse' a baby from its original sin.


What is the meaning of original justice?

The state of Adam & Eve before they committed original sin.


Opposite meaning of the word 'sin'?

This word does not have an opposite.


What is the original greek definition of sin?

To take wrongful action against oneself.


What is the Greek word for sin and how is it defined in Greek theology?

The Greek word for sin is "hamartia." In Greek theology, hamartia is defined as missing the mark or falling short of God's standards. It is seen as a violation of the divine law and a separation from God.


Does Daoism reject the concept of original sin?

A:Original sin is a purely Christian concept and has no meaning in Daoism.


Where does the word "sin" originate from?

The word "sin" originates from Old English and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sundjo," meaning "wrongdoing" or "offense."


What is the Greek phonetic word for password?

It is sin-thi-ma , where the thi syllable pronounced as in the word theater.


Where did the word "sin" originate from?

The word "sin" originated from Old English and has roots in Germanic languages. It is derived from the Proto-Indo-European word "es-," meaning "to be."


Is sin a Hebrew word meaning leaving the Trail?

No. Sin is not a Hebrew word at all. It is of Old English/Germanic origin. The Hebrew equivavent of the English word "sin" is Khet (חטא) which means "miss" (as in missing a target).