What does עָוֺן · פֶּשַׁע · חַטָּאָה mean in the Bible?
עָוֺן · פֶּשַׁע · חַטָּאָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "iniquity/guilt; transgression/rebellion; sin".
Hebrew · H5771, H6588, H2403
עָוֹן / פֶּשַׁע / חַטָּאָה
Perversity , i.e. (moral) evil · a revolt (national, moral or religious) · an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty , occasion , sacrifice , or expiation ; also (concretely) an offender
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
עָוֺן H5771 perversity , i.e. (moral) evil
Pronunciation avon
Moral perversity or crookedness; iniquity as both the act of wrongdoing and its consequent punishment or liability
Open lexicon entry →
פֶּשַׁע H6588 a revolt (national, moral or religious)
Pronunciation pesha
Deliberate rebellion against established authority—God or ruler—emphasizing volitional defiance rather than inadvertent error
Open lexicon entry →
חַטָּאָה H2403 an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty , occasion , sacrifice , or expiation ; also (concretely) an offender
Pronunciation chatta't
Sin encompasses both the transgression and its consequences—the act, guilt, offering, and expiation form an inseparable semantic whole
Open lexicon entry →
What does עָוֹן / פֶּשַׁע / חַטָּאָה (avon / pesha / chattaah) mean in the Bible?
עָוֺן · פֶּשַׁע · חַטָּאָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "iniquity/guilt; transgression/rebellion; sin".
Full entry for עָוֹן / פֶּשַׁע / חַטָּאָה (H5771, H6588, H2403) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5771, H6588, H2403?
H5771, H6588, H2403 is connected to 624 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. iniquity/guilt; transgression/rebellion; sin
Strong's H5771, H6588, H2403
Lexical occurrences 624 verses Source Gloss
iniquity/guilt; transgression/rebellion; sin
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
עָוֹן / פֶּשַׁע / חַטָּאָה is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain