Hamartia — Sin

An archery term: to miss the mark. 'All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God' — the target was glory.

Hamartia in the Bible — example verses

“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”Matthew 1:21 (KJV)

“And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.”Matthew 3:6 (KJV)

“And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.”Matthew 9:2 (KJV)

“For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?”Matthew 9:5 (KJV)

“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.”Matthew 9:6 (KJV)

“Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.”Matthew 12:31 (KJV)

“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”Matthew 26:28 (KJV)

“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”Mark 1:4 (KJV)

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