# pardon #

## Definition: ##

The term "pardon" means to forgive and not punish someone for his sin. 

* 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.
* In a court of law, a judge can pardon a person found guilty of a crime.
* Even though we are guilty of sin, Jesus Christ pardoned us from being punished in hell, based on his sacrificial death on the cross.

## Translation Suggestions ##

* If the language has a word for a formal decision to forgive, that word could be used to translate this term.
* This term could also be translated in the same way as "forgive" and "forgiveness."

(See also: [forgive](../kt/forgive.md), [guilt](../kt/guilt.md), [judge](../kt/judge.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [2 Kings 05:17-19](en/tn/2ki/help/05/17)
* [Deuteronomy 29:20-21](en/tn/deu/help/29/20)
* [Isaiah 40:1-2](en/tn/isa/help/40/01)
* [Psalms 025:10-11](en/tn/psa/help/25/10)