iniquity

noun

«iniquity» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It means sin or the guilt and punishment that come from sin. To "bear iniquity" means to carry the blame.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that a person's sin brings responsibility, but also that God is patient, as in the Amorites' iniquity not yet being full.

Meaning

Great wrong or sin. tree →

Examples

And the man shall be clear from iniquity, and that woman shall bear her iniquity. (Torah NUM.5.31, JPS 1917) tree →
But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh, then he shall bear his iniquity. (Torah LEV.17.16, JPS 1917) tree →
And in the fourth generation they shall come back hither; for the iniquity of the Amorite is not yet full.' (Torah GEN.15.16, JPS 1917) tree →
How many are mine iniquities and sins? (Writings JOB.13.23, JPS 1917) tree →
And are not thine iniquities without end? (Writings JOB.22.5, JPS 1917) tree →
And He will redeem Israel from all his iniquities. (Writings PSA.130.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

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