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# pardon #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "pardon" means to forgive and not punish someone for his sin.
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* This word has the same meaning as "forgive" but may also include the meaning of a formal decision to not punish someone who is guilty.
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* In a court of law, a judge can pardon a person found guilty of a crime.
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* Even though we are guilty of sin, Jesus Christ pardoned us from being punished in hell, based on his sacrificial death on the cross.
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* If the language has a word for a formal decision to forgive, that word could be used to translate this term.
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* This term could also be translated in the same way as "forgive" and "forgiveness."
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(See also: [forgive](../kt/forgive.md), [guilt](../kt/guilt.md), [judge](../kt/judge.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Kings 05:17-19](en/tn/2ki/help/05/17)
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* [Deuteronomy 29:20-21](en/tn/deu/help/29/20)
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* [Isaiah 40:1-2](en/tn/isa/help/40/01)
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* [Psalms 025:10-11](en/tn/psa/help/25/10)
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