παράπτωμα
paraptoma (paráptōma)
/par-ap'-to-mah/
“a false step, a blunder, a misdeed”
Primary meaning: a false step, a blunder, a misdeed, trespass. Strong's: a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression. Lexical nuances: a false step , a blunder (Polyb.).
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G3895 (παραπίπτω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
fallfaultoffencesintrespass
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: H4604 -> παράπτωμα (a false step, a blunder, a misdeed)
LXX conceptual translation: פֶּשַׁע (transgression, rebellion, revolt) -> παράπτωμα (a false step, a blunder, a misdeed)
Key Biblical Occurrences (8)
Foundational passages where παράπτωμα (paraptoma) carries significant theological or narrative weight.