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# iniquity, iniquities #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "iniquity" is a word that is very similar in meaning to the term "sin," but may more specifically refer to conscious acts of wrongdoing or great wickedness.
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* The word "iniquity" literally means a twisting or distorting (of the law). It refers to major injustice.
* Iniquity could be described as deliberate, harmful actions against other people.
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* Other definitions of iniquity include "perversity" and "depravity," which are both words that describe conditions of terrible sin.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The term "iniquity" could be translated as "wickedness" or "perverse actions" or "harmful acts."
* Often, "iniquity" occurs in the same text as the word "sin" and "transgression" so it is important to have different ways of translating these terms.
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(See also: [sin](../kt/sin.md), [transgress](../kt/transgression.md), [trespass](../kt/trespass.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Daniel 09:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/dan/09/12)
* [Exodus 34:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/exo/34/05)
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* [Genesis 15:14-16](rc://en/tn/help/gen/15/14)
* [Genesis 44:16](rc://en/tn/help/gen/44/16)
* [Habakkuk 02:12](rc://en/tn/help/hab/02/12)
* [Matthew 13:41](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/41)
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* [Matthew 23:27-28](rc://en/tn/help/mat/23/27)
* [Micah 03:10](rc://en/tn/help/mic/03/10)
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## Word Data: ##
* Strong's: H205, H5753, H5758, H5766, H5771, H5999, H7562, G458