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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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Romans 3:20
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 3:20 · retained source text

Therefore by the deedes of the Law, there shall no flesh be iustified in his sight: for by the Law is the knowledge of sinne.

Romans 5:12
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 5:12 · retained source text

Wherefore, as by one man sinne entred into the world, and death by sin: and so death passed vpon all men, for that all haue sinned.

1611 marginal noteOr, in whom

Romans 5:13
(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 5:13 · retained source text

For vntill the Law sinne was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no Law.

Romans 5:21
That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 5:21 · retained source text

That as sinne hath reigned vnto death; euen so might grace reigne thorow righteousnes vnto eternall life, by Iesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 6:1
WHAT shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 6:1 · retained source text

¶ What shall we say then? shall wee continue in sinne: that grace may abound?

Romans 6:6
Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 6:6 · retained source text

Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the bodie of sinne might bee destroyed, that hencefoorth we should not serue sinne.

Romans 6:7
For he that is dead is freed from sin.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 6:7 · retained source text

For he that is dead, is freed from sinne.

1611 marginal noteGr. iustified

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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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