# iniquity, iniquities #

## Definition: ##

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.

* 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.
* Other definitions of iniquity include "perversity" and "depravity," which are both words that describe conditions of terrible sin.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* 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.

(See also: [sin](../kt/sin.md), [transgress](../kt/transgression.md), [trespass](../kt/trespass.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Daniel 09:12-14](en/tn/dan/help/09/12)
* [Exodus 34:5-7](en/tn/exo/help/34/05)
* [Genesis 15:14-16](en/tn/gen/help/15/14)
* [Genesis 44:16-17](en/tn/gen/help/44/16)
* [Habakkuk 02:12-14](en/tn/hab/help/02/12)
* [Matthew 13:40-43](en/tn/mat/help/13/40)
* [Matthew 23:27-28](en/tn/mat/help/23/27)
* [Micah 03:9-11](en/tn/mic/help/03/09)