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sin

Meaning of “sin”

1. Wrongdoing against God and his law; transgression or unrighteousness. 2. The guilt or burden of such wrongdoing, or the inward principle so named. 3. As a verb, to commit such wrongdoing.

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442 occurrences383 verses40 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 4:7

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James 1:15
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 1:15 · retained source text

Then when lust hath conceiued, it bringeth forth sinne: and sinne, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

James 2:9
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 2:9 · retained source text

But if ye haue respect to persons, ye commit sinne, and are conuinced of the Law, as transgressours.

James 4:17
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 4:17 · retained source text

Therefore to him that knoweth to doe good, and doth it not, to him it is sinne.

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1 John 3:4

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

1 John 5:17

All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

James 4:17

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Proverbs 24:9

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

Romans 14:23

And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

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