Is the word sin Aramaic or Latin?

Answer 1

The word "sin" has origins in both Aramaic and Latin. In Aramaic, the word for sin is "ḥēṭ" or "ḥaṭā’," while in Latin, the word for sin is "peccatum." The concept of sin is present in various languages and cultures, each with its own unique linguistic roots and interpretations.

Answer 2

"Sin" is a native English word inherited from the Proto-Germanic ancestor language that English shares with German (where the word is Sünde), Dutch (zonde), and so on.

It's an open question where Proto-Germanic got the word. Some scholars connect it with Latin sons, "guilty, criminal", but whether the connection is one of borrowing (from Latin into Proto-Germanic), or of parallel development, is not settled.

Answer 3

The word "sin" originates from the Latin word "peccatum," which means "fault" or "offense." Aramaic does not have a direct equivalent word for "sin," but it may use phrases or terms with similar meanings.