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Originally Posted by Tech
sin = transgression of the law.When the word sin is used as a noun, the word "hamartia" literally means "a missing of the mark" .
Iniquity = literally means "planned lawlessness" or "premeditated evil," and used in a way which suggests the meaning as lawlessness or wickedness.
Iniquity is sin that is planned or premeditated and forgiveness is not sought or desired.
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Is there a practical difference? E.g., is there a different consequence for sin vs iniquity?
Sounds like one could commit sin (of the non-iniquity variety) without even knowing it, but not so iniquity. Is that correct?