Is there any difference between sin and iniquity, and is there any difference between sin and abomination?<\/p>\n\t
“Sin<\/strong>” generally translates the Greek word\u00a0harmartia<\/em>. It means to err, to miss the mark or the goal.\u00a0Harmartia<\/em>\u00a0and its related forms are the most general word describing that which is sin. In Hebrew, the word is\u00a0chatta’ah<\/em>, which means to miss a goal, to fall short of a standard, to make a mistake, or to sin (Proverbs 19:2).<\/p>\n Other words then give shades of meaning to various ways people sin.<\/p>\n “Offense<\/strong>” or “trespass<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0paraptoma<\/em>. It means to fall, falter, or a misstep (Romans 5:17; 11:11-12).<\/p>\n The Greek word\u00a0agnoema\u00a0<\/em>refers to sins of ignorance or thoughtlessness (Hebrews 9:7). The Hebrew word for the same concept is\u00a0mishneh<\/em>.<\/p>\n “Wickedness<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0poneria<\/em>. It is someone who lacks ethical standards, or a rottenness or disease of the soul.<\/p>\n “Malice<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0kakia.<\/em>\u00a0It is evilness or wickedness (Mark 7:21).<\/p>\n “Disobedience<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0parakoe<\/em>. It means failing or refusing to hear (Romans 5:19).<\/p>\n “Transgression<\/strong>” translations the Greek word\u00a0parabasis<\/em>. It means to pass or go beyond. It is intentionally going beyond what the law allows (Romans 4:15).<\/p>\n “Guilt<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0enochos<\/em>. It refers to someone being held responsible, judged, or condemned by the law.<\/p>\n “Iniquity<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0adikia<\/em>. It literally means “without a name;” in other words, it is acting without authority. It is the opposite of righteousness (Romans 6:13). It means injustice, wickedness, or wrongdoing.<\/p>\n “Lawlessness<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0anomia<\/em>. This word literally means “without law.” It is acting without permission of the law (I John 3:4).<\/p>\n “Ungodliness<\/strong>” translates the Greek word\u00a0asebeia<\/em>. It literally means “without religion.” It refers to being without awe of God and not giving God honor or worship.<\/p>\n The word “abomination<\/strong>” translates the Hebrew word\u00a0pigguwl<\/em>. It means something that stinks because it is rotten. It refers to something that makes you sick to your stomach just to think about. The Greek word is\u00a0bdelugma\u00a0<\/em>which means desolation.<\/p>\n\t Thank you.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Question: Is there any difference between sin and iniquity, and is there any difference between sin and abomination? Answer: “Sin” generally translates the Greek word\u00a0harmartia. It means to err, to miss the mark or the goal.\u00a0Harmartia\u00a0and its related forms are the most general word describing that which is sin. In Hebrew, the word is\u00a0chatta’ah, which…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[20],"tags":[179,76],"class_list":["post-40582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-answer","tag-sin","tag-terminology"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":93795,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/what-is-the-difference-between-punishment-and-discipline\/","url_meta":{"origin":40582,"position":0},"title":"What is the difference between punishment and discipline?","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"February 8, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Question: Good day, Minister. 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