Strong's Concordance/Greek/G264

Strong's G264 · Greek

ἁμαρτάνω

hamartano · /ham-ar-tan'-o/

Number
G264
Language
Greek
Original word
ἁμαρτάνω
Transliteration
hamartano
Pronunciation
ham-ar-tan'-o
KJV occurrences
37 verses

Definition

perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 3313; properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin:--for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.

KJV: for your faults, offend, sin, trespass

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἁμαρτάνω across 37 verses.

sin16×
sinned15×
sinneth7×
trespass3×
hath2×
faults1×
had1×
hast1×
have1×
offended1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

37 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Luke4 verses
John4 verses
Acts1 verse
Romans6 verses
Romans 2:12

For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

Romans 3:23

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

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: for that: or, in whom

Romans 5:14

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

Romans 5:16

And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.

Romans 6:15

What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

1 Corinthians5 verses
Ephesians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
1 Peter1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
1 John7 verses
1 John 1:10

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

1 John 2:1

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

1 John 3:6

Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

1 John 3:8

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

1 John 3:9

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

1 John 5:16

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

1 John 5:18

We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G264 (hamartano) mean?

perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 3313; properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin:--for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.

How many times does G264 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) appears in 37 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sin.”

How is hamartano translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G264 is rendered as “sin” (16×), “sinned” (15×), “sinneth” (7×), “trespass” (3×), among other words.