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hamartia G266

ἁμαρτία (hamartia) means “sin” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἁμαρτία Greek · G266 171 tagged occurrences in 148 verses

Pronunciation guide: ham-ar-tee'-ah Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0266

ἁμαρτία · hamartia · sin

ἁμαρτία, -ας, ἡ (ἁμαρτάνω, which see), [in LXX chiefly for חַטָּאת and cogn. forms, also for פֶּשַׁע ,עָוֹן, etc. ;] prop. a missing the mark; in cl. (see reff. to CR in MM, VGT, see word); (a) guilt, sin (Plat., Arist., al.); (b) more freq., from Æsch. down, a fault, failure. In NT (as LXX) always in ethical sense; 1. as a principle and quality of action, = τὸ ἁμαρτάνειν, a sinning, sin: Rom.5:12, 13 20; ὑφ᾽ ἁμαρτίαν εἶναι, Rom.3:9; ἐπιμένειν, Rom.6:1; ἀποθνήσκειν, νεκρὸν εἶναι τῇ ἁ., Rom.6:2, 11; τὴν ἀ. γινώσκειν, Rom.7:7; σῶμα τῆς ἁ., Rom.6:6; ἀπάτη τῆς ἁ., Heb.3:13; personified as a ruling principle, ἁ. βασιλεύει, κυριεύει, etc., Rom.5:21 6:12, 14 7:17, 20; δουλεύειν, Rom.6:6; δοῦλος τῆς ἁ., ib. 17; νόμος τῆς ἁ., Rom.7:23 8:2; δύναμις τῆς ἁ., 1Co.15:56 (cf. Gen.4:7). 2. As a generic term (disting. fr. the specific terms ἁμάρτημα, which see, etc.) for concrete wrongdoing, violation of the divine law, sin: Jhn.8:46, Jas.1:15, al.; ποιεῖν (τὴν) ἁ., Jhn.8:34, 2Co.11:7, 1Jn.3:8; εἴχειν ἁ., Jhn.9:41 15:22, 24 19:11, 1Jn.1:8; in pl. ἁμαρτίαι, sin in the aggregate, 1Th.2:16 (see Milligan, in l.); ποιεῖν ἁμαρτίας, Jas.5:15; πλῆθος ἁμαρτιῶν, Jas.5:20, 1Pe.4:8; ἄφεσις ἁμαρτιῶν, Mat.26:28, Mrk.1:4, al.; ἐν ἁμαρτίαις εἶναι, 1Co.15:17; collectively, αἴρειν τὴν ἁ. τ. κόσμου, Jhn.1:29; ἀποθνήσκειν ἐν τῇ ἁ., Jhn.8:21. 3. = ἁμάρτημα, a sinful deed, a sin: Mat.12:31, Act.7:60, 1Jn.5:16. SYN.: see: ἁμάρτημα. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

prop: missing the mark; hence: (a) guilt, sin, (b) a fault, failure (in an ethical sense), sinful deed.

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How translators render G266

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
sin 61
sins 55
of sins 12
of sin 9
to sin 9
a sin 3
guilty of sin 2
sin offerings 2
by sins 1
for sins 1
guilt 1
in sin 1
in the sins 1
of sinful 1
of their sins 1
sin that 1
sinful 1
sins away 1
sins to full capacity 1
the sins 1
to be sin 1
whose sin 1
with sins 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
sin 67
sins 58
of sin 15
of sins 15
a sin 3
unto sin 3
from sin 2
the sin 2
the sins 2
an offence 1
from 1
in sin 1
of 1
of sinful 1
of the sins 1
to sin 1
to sins 1
with sins 1

Verses containing G266

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  1. Matthew 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”

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  2. Matthew 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

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  3. Matthew 9:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

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  4. Matthew 9:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

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  5. Matthew 9:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

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  6. Matthew 12:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

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  7. Matthew 26:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

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  8. Mark 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

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  9. Mark 1:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

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  10. Mark 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”

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  11. Mark 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

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  12. Mark 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

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  13. Luke 1:77 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,

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  14. Luke 3:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,

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  15. Luke 5:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

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  16. Luke 5:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

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  17. Luke 5:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

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  18. Luke 5:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”

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  19. Luke 7:47 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

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  20. Luke 7:48 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

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  21. Luke 7:49 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”

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  22. Luke 11:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

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  23. Luke 24:47 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

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  24. John 1:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

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  25. John 8:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Again He said to them, “I am going away, and you will look for Me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.”

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  26. John 8:24 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

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  27. John 8:34 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

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  28. John 8:46 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?

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  29. John 9:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.

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  30. John 9:41 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.”

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  31. John 15:22 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

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  32. John 15:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.

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  33. John 16:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:

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  34. John 16:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me;

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  35. John 19:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

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  36. John 20:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”

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  37. Acts 2:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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  38. Acts 3:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

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  39. Acts 5:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

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  40. Acts 7:60 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

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  41. Acts 10:43 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

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  42. Acts 13:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

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  43. Acts 22:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’

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  44. Acts 26:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

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  45. Romans 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.

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  46. Romans 3:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

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  47. Romans 4:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

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  48. Romans 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”

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  49. Romans 5:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned.

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  50. Romans 5:13 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law.

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