ἁμαρτάνω
hamartanōVerbG0264
to sin
From: perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the base of G3313 (μέρος);
Short Definition
properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to miss the mark (Hom., Æsch.), hence metaphorically (Hom.), to err, do wrong
2.In LXX and NT, to violate God's law, to sin (for non-Christian exx., see MM, VGT, )
LXX Usage: for חָטָא, also for אָשַׁם, רָשַׁע, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
37 timesAppears 37 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 John
7
Romans
6
1 Corinthians
5
John
4
Luke
4
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 15:34
- 1 John 3:6
- 2 Peter 2:4
- John 9:2
- Matthew 18:21
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