What is the difference between iniquity, transgression, trespassing and sin?

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What is the difference between iniquity, transgression, trespassing and sin?

Jacob Hodges

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Taken from The New Strong’s Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible by James Strong Copyright :copyright: 2010 by James Strong Used by permission of Thomas Nelson. www.thomasnelson.com

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ISBN: 9781912317066

To the Reader

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (Jn 14:26)

First of all, let me say that I have not had any formal training nor attended a Bible School. All I know is that the Lord placed this study upon my spirit.

During this journey, there were numerous times when I felt totally incompetent and helpless. I felt my ability to do the necessary research, and the transcription of my thoughts, was lacking. I was afraid, at times, that I did not understand what God was trying to show or tell me. During these times; however, His Spirit would move me to prayer. Then, I heard His re-direction in my writing and wording.

I know there are things in this study where readers will disagree. Some may even think that I have overstepped the boundaries. I acknowledge this may cause a fence to be built between me and them. However, without doubt I have been led to write what is contained within.

Whilst doing this study, I was awakened to the importance of standards. For standards play an important role in everyday life (e.g., business, church organizations, education, and international dealings). And they play an even stronger role in living a lifestyle that God demands. But this study is not about any church’s standard, what one organization may deem acceptable, nor a list of rights or wrongs. This writing is about understanding ONE STANDARD:

God’s Standard of Moral Purity

Therefore, I have expanded each of the definitions of sin to provide a deeper awareness. For only through a deeper awareness and understanding of God’s standard of moral purity will we be made perfect in Him, have total confidence in all we do, and make holiness our lifestyle.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Iniquity

Introduction

Findings

Summary of Iniquity

III. Transgression

Introduction

Findings

Summary of Transgression

IV. Trespassing

Introduction

Findings

Summary of Trespassing

V. Sin

Introduction

Findings

Summary of Sin

VI. Conclusion

VII. Thoughts Revealed

Overcoming Iniquity

Overcoming Idols

A Great Falling Away

Law of Sowing and Reaping

You fed me when I was hungry

VIII. Appendices

Appendix A: The Ten Commandments

Appendix B: What is Blasphemy?

Appendix B: What are thorns, thistles and briers?

Appendix C: Terms of Reference

Appendix D: Synonym Usage

Appendix E: Seven Steps to Salvation

Appendix F: Eight Steps of Endurance

Bibliography

Table of Tables

Table 1: Be strong (Âven)

Table 2: Meanings of Âven

Table 3: Usage of Iniquity (Âven)

Table 4: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Âven)

Table 5: Usage of Iniquity (Havvâh)

Table 6: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Havvâh)

Table 7: The extent of iniquity (Âvâh)

Table 8: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Âvâh)

Table 9: Usage of Iniquity (Avayah)

Table 10: Usages of Iniquity (Êvel)

Table 11: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Êvel)

Table 12: Usage of Iniquity (Âvôn)

Table 13: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Âvôn)

Table 14: Usage of Iniquity (Âlvâh)

Table 15: Meanings of Âmâl

Table 16: Usage of Iniquity (Âmâl)

Table 17: Synonyms and Scriptures of Âmâl

Table 18: Meaning of Resha

Table 19: Usage of Resha

Table 20: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Resha)

Table 21: Listing of Iniquity Synonyms (OT)

Table 22: Basic topics of Adikēma

Table 23: Usage of Iniquity (Adikēma)

Table 24: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Adikēma)

Table 25: Meaning of Iniquity (Adikia)

Table 26: Meanings of Iniquity (Adikia)

Table 27: Usage of Iniquity (Adikia)

Table 28: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Adikia)

Table 29: Reference to Iniquity in a General Sense (Amŏnia)

Table 30: Reference to Acts or Manifestations of Lawlessness (Amŏnia)

Table 31: Usage of Iniquity (Amŏnia)

Table 32: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Amŏnia)

Table 33: Scripture using Paranŏmia

Table 34: Usage of Iniquity (Paranŏmia)

Table 35: Scripture using Pŏnēria

Table 36: Usage of Iniquity (Pŏnēria)

Table 37: Synonyms and Scriptures of Iniquity (Pŏnēria)

Table 38: Greek words with a synonymous meaning

Table 39: Synonyms for Iniquity (NT)

Table 40: Examples of the sins of Iniquity by Category

Table 41: Usage of Transgression (Bâgad)

Table 42: Synonyms and Scriptures of Transgression (Bâgad)

Table 43: Sin against God (Mâal[H4603])

Table 44: Primary meanings of (Mâal[H4603])

Table 45: Usage of Transgression (Mâal[H4603])

Table 46: Synonym and Scripture (Mâal[H4603])

Table 47: Meanings of Mâal[H4604]

Table 48: Uses of Transgression (Mâal[H4604])

Table 49: Synonym and Scripture of Transgression (Mâal[H4604])

Table 50: Usage of Transgression (Âbar)

Table 51: Stages of rebellion (Pâsha’)

Table 52: Usage of Transgression (Pâsha’)

Table 53: Synonyms and Scriptures of Transgression (Pâsha’)

Table 54: Significance of Pesha’

Table 55: Different meanings of Pesha’

Table 56: Usage of Transgression (Pesha’)

Table 57: Synonyms and Scriptures of Transgression (Pesha’)

Table 58: Transgressions of Ignorance (Sh’gâgâh)

Table 59: Synonyms for Transgressions of Ignorance (OT)

Table 60: Transgression and the Law (Amŏnia)

Table 61: Usage of Transgression (Anŏmŏs)

Table 62: Usage of Transgression (Anŏmŏs)

Table 63: Synonym and Scripture of Transgression (Anŏmŏs)

Table 64: Topics of Transgression (Parabainō)

Table 65: Usage of Transgression (Parabainō)

Table 66: The role of the law (Parabasis)

Table 67: Usage of Transgression (Parabasis)

Table 68: Synonym and Scripture of Transgression (Parabasis)

Table 69: Usage of Transgression (Parabatēs)

Table 70: Synonym and Scripture of Transgression (Parabatēs)

Table 71: Usage of Transgression (Paranŏmĕō)

Table 72: Usage of Transgression (Parĕrchŏmaī)

Table 73: Synonym and Scripture of Transgression (Hupĕrbaino)

Table 74: Usage of Trespassing (Âsham)

Table 75: Synonyms and Scriptures of Trespassing (Âsham)

Table 76: The sacrifice of Christ (Âshâm)

Table 77: Usage of Trespassing (Âshâm)

Table 78: Synonyms and Scriptures (Âshâm)

Table 79: Usages of Trespassing (Âshâm)

Table 80: Synonyms and Scriptures of Trespassing (Âshâm)

Table 81: Usage of Trespassing (Châtâ’)

Table 82: Primary meanings of (MâalH4603])

Table 83: Usage of Trespassing (Mâal[H4603])

Table 84: Synonym and Scripture of Trespassing (Mâal[H4603])

Table 85: Attitude of Treachery (Mâal[H4604])

Table 86: Significance of Mâal[H4604]

Table 87: Usages of Trespassing (Mâal[H4604])

Table 88: Synonym and Scripture of Trespassing (Mâal[H4604])

Table 89: Usages of Trespassing (Pesha’)

Table 90: Usage of Trespassing (Hamartanō)

Table 91: Primary definition of Paraptōma

Table 92: Meaning of Paraptōma

Table 93: Usage of Trespassing (Paraptōma)

Table 94: Synonyms and Scriptures of Trespassing (Paraptōma)

Table 95: Usage of Sin (Âshâm)

Table 96: Usages of Sin (Âshâm)

Table 97: Meanings of Sin (Châtâ’)

Table 98: Sin in relation to missing the mark (Chet’)

Table 99: References of Unintentional Sin (Châtâ’)

Table 100: References on Sin against God and Man (Châtâ’)

Table 101: Usages of Sin (Châtâ’)

Table 102: Synonyms and Scriptures of Sins of Ignorance (Châtâ’)

Table 103: Sin in relation to missing the mark (Chet’)

Table 104: Usages of Sin (Chêt)

Table 105: Synonyms and Scriptures of Sin (Chêt)

Table 106: Sinners must pay for their offence (Chattâ’)

Table 107: Usage of Sin (Chattâ’)

Table 108: Synonym and Scripture of Sin (Chattâ’)

Table 109: Usages of Sin (Chattâ’âh[H2401])

Table 110: Usage of Sin (Chattâ’âh[H24012)

Table 111: Meanings of Sin (Chattâ’th)

Table 112: Scripture References of Sin (Chattâ’th)

Table 113: Synonyms and Scriptures of Sins of Ignorance (Chattâ’th)

Table 114: Usage of Sin (Châtîy)

Table 115: Usage of Sin (Chattâyâ’)

Table 116: Usage of Sin (Âvôwn)

Table 117: Usages of Sin (Pesha’)

Table 118: Usage of Sin (Âsâh)

Table 119: Usage of Sin (Shâgag)

Table 120: Synonyms and Scriptures of Sins of Ignorance (Shâgag)

Table 121: Usage of Sin (Shâgâh)

Table 122: Synonyms and Scriptures of Sins of Ignorance (Shâgâh)

Table 123: Synonyms of Sin (OT)

Table 124: Synonyms of Sinful Cleansing (OT)

Table 125: Usage of a Sin of Ignorance (Agaōĕma)

Table 126: Synonym and Scripture (Agaōĕma)

Table 127: Meaning of Sin (Hamartanō)

Table 128: Usage of Sin (Hamartanō)

Table 129: Synonyms and Scriptures of Sin (Hamartanō)

Table 130: Usage of Sin (Hamartēma)

Table 131: Sin as the principle or source of our actions (Hamartia)

Table 132: Governing principle or power of sin (Hamartia)

Table 133: The personification of sin (Hamartia)

Table 134: Concrete wrongdoings (Hamartia)

Table 135: The nature of Jesus Christ (Hamartia)

Table 136: Jesus Christ as the sin offering (Hamartia)

Table 137: Usage of Sin (Hamartia)

Table 138: Synonym and Scripture of Sin (Hamartia)

Table 139: Usage of Sin (Hamartōlŏs)

Table 140: Usage of Sin (Anamartētŏs)

Table 141: Topics and Scriptures (ŏphĕilĕtēs)

Table 142: Usage of Sin (ŏphĕilĕtēs)

Table 143: Synonyms and Scriptures of Sin (ŏphĕilĕtēs)

Table 144: Usage of Sin (Paraptōma)

Table 145: Usage of Sin (Prŏamartanō)

Table 146: Synonyms of Sin (NT)

Table 147: Deadly Sins

Table 148: Example of Sins through ignorance

Table 149: Everyone is a sinner

Table 150: Lusts of Satan

Table 151: Lust of Man

Table 152: Epidermal Sins

Table 153: Steps for making a clean start

Table 154: Cleaning the Heart

Table 155: Comparison of the 10 Commandments and Modern-Day Sins

Table 156: Definitions of Blasphemy

Table 157: Thorns, thistles and briers

Table 158: Terms of Reference

Table 159: Synonym Usage Matrix

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Synonyms for Iniquity (OT)

Figure 2: Synonyms Matrix of Greek Words

Figure 3: Occurrences of Iniquity in the Bible

Figure 4: Synonyms of Transgression (OT)

Figure 5: Synonyms for Transgression (NT)

Figure 6: Number of Occurrences

Figure 7: Synonyms of Trespassing (OT)

Figure 8: Synonyms of Trespassing (NT)

Figure 9: Number of Biblical Occurrences

Figure 10: Synonyms of Sins of Ignorance (OT)

Figure 11: Number of Biblical Occurrences

Figure 12: Seven Steps to Salvation

I. Introduction

Now the serpent was more crafty [subtle, skilled in deceit] than any living creature of the field which the Lord God hath made. (Gen. 3:1a; AMP)

In doing this study there is one thing that I found most intriguing. I did not find any mention nor any reflection that the idea of the original sins (i.e., transgression and disobedience) was the result of Eve’s experience (i.e., lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life) nor Adam’s disobedience to God that made sin predestined for all¹. It is not until the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul states that And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. (1 Tim 2:14) and Rom 5:19: For as by one man’s disobedience, many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be righteous.

I did not see any passages which indicated Cain’s sin was traced back to his father. Whist the generation of the Flood is described as wholly evil, there is no reference to sins being brought upon the world by Adam and Eve. The prophets, whilst they preached