ἀναμάρτητος
Sinless
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What does ἀναμάρτητος (anamártētos) mean in the Bible?
ἀναμάρτητος (anamártētos) is a Greek word meaning "sinless". ἀναμάρτητος, -ον (ἁμαρτεῖν), [in LXX: Deu. Reveals universal guilt and disqualifies self-righteous judgment. This term runs through the canonical themes of Holiness, Justice.
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Meaning
Free from sin or moral fault; applies to Christ's sinlessness and the moral purity required of believers.
(ἁμαρτεῖν), [in LXX: Deu.29:19 (18) 2Ma.8:4 2Mac 12:42 * ;]
Why This Word Matters
Reveals universal guilt and disqualifies self-righteous judgment. Acts 15:12-21
Reveals universal guilt before divine holiness. John 7:53–8:11
Signals restoration of David’s fallen tent in messianic fulfillment.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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