What is Sin?

Resources about sin can be found here.

  • Knoch, A. E. (1977). The problem of evil and the judgments of God. Concordant Publishing Concern.
  • Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon: A comprehensive resource for Hebrew terms, detailing the nuances of ḥāṭā’, ‘āwôn, and peša‘.
  • A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (BDAG): Provides in-depth analysis of hamartia and paraptōma, tracing their usage in biblical and classical Greek.
  • Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament: Offers theological insights into Hebrew terms, emphasizing their covenantal context.
  • Etymonline (Online Etymology Dictionary): Traces the English word “sin” back to its Proto-Germanic and Indo-European roots.
  • The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary: Provides cultural and theological context for sin in both Testaments, highlighting its evolution across Jewish and Christian thought.
  • Why do we sin and die? by Drew Costen
  • Sin by Concordant Publishing Concern