Bad Words: Word Studies | The Bible Project

Bad Words: Word Studies | The Bible Project

Learn more about “bad words” of the Bible, like sin, iniquity, and transgression. These words are used throughout the Bible, but they’ve lost much of their meaning in our modern speech.

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Bad Words: Word Studies | The Bible Project
  • Khata/Sin | Bad Words: Word Studies | The Bible Project

    The word “sin” is one of the most common bad words in the Bible, but what does it really mean? In this video, we’ll explore the concept of “moral failure” that underlies this important biblical word. Get ready to discover a profound and realistic portrait of the human condition.

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  • Pesha/Transgression | Bad Words: Word Studies | The Bible Project

    "Transgression" is one of those Bible words that seems clear until you have to explain it to somebody. In this video, we'll explore the fascinating and sophisticated meaning of this biblical "bad word." Get ready for a sobering reflection on human nature.

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  • Avon/Iniquity | Bad Words: Word Studies | The Bible Project

    Iniquity is a biblical word that very few people use anymore, and even fewer people know what it means! In this video, we’ll explore the significance of this word in ancient Hebrew, and discover a whole new way to think about our selfish decisions and their consequences.

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