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# iniquity
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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.
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* 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 9:13 ](rc://en/tn/help/dan/09/13 )
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* [Exodus 34:5-7 ](rc://en/tn/help/exo/34/05 )
* [Genesis 15:14-16 ](rc://en/tn/help/gen/15/14 )
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* [Genesis 44:16 ](rc://en/tn/help/gen/44/16 )
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* [Habakkuk 2:12 ](rc://en/tn/help/hab/02/12 )
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* [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 )
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* [Micah 3:10 ](rc://en/tn/help/mic/03/10 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’ s: H0205, H1942, H5753, H5758, H5766, H5771, H5932, H5999, H7562, G00920, G00930, G04580, G38920, G41890