What is the biblical definition of sin? At its heart, sin is a turning away from God’s love and wisdom. It is a rupture in the sacred bond between Creator and creature. The Scriptures teach us that sin is any lack of conformity to God’s perfect will, whether through action, thought, or omission. As Saint Paul reminds us, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). In the Hebrew Bible, we encounter various terms that…

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