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To take wrongful action against oneself.

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Q: What is the original greek definition of sin?
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What is greek meaning of the word faith?

The Greek word for faith is written in English as pistis. The original definition is persuasion, or to be persuaded.


What is the original Greek meaning of the word sin?

The Old English word sin meant 'to miss the mark' and was used in archery and elsewhere. Related words exist in old Norse and German. The word translated as sin in the New Testament is the Greek word 'hamartia.'


What is the greek word for sin?

The original meaning of Sin, coming from the aramaic language ,means "To miss the mark" it was a term also used in the greek Olympics later on when an athlete could not perform up to standards to win (or missing the mark ,sinning.)


Did the concept of Original sin originate from Judaism?

Judaism does not have the concept of Original sin. This is a purely Christian concept. It's purely a Catholic concept, anyone who knows the bible and knows what it means to be a Christian knows that the Catholic Church and their beliefs don't fit into that definition. Original Sin is one of those beliefs Ezekiel 18:20 in plain terms says everyone is responsible for their own sin.


Who created the term 'original sin'?

A:Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) developed the concept of original sin. It was adopted in the western half of the Christian Church, but it was never accepted in the Greek-speaking east and has been largely abandoned by many of the Protestant Churches. Augustine said that original sin resulted directly from the disobedience of Adam and Eve.


Who was preserved from original sin?

The Blessed Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin.


When was The Original Sin - album - created?

The Original Sin - album - was created in 1979.


When was The Original Sin - book - created?

The Original Sin - book - was created in 1972.


When was Original Sin released?

Original Sin was released on 08/03/2001.


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The Production Budget for Original Sin was $26,000,000.


What sins followed original sin?

All sins followed original sin, the next sin listed in the Bible was murder.


What is the duration of The Original Sin film?

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