Origins Of The Word Sin

Word Origins by John Ayto

Origins Of The Word Sin. (n.) middle english sinne, from old english synn, syn violation of divine law, offense against god; Web the original meanings of sin were largely concerned with religious matters (an offense against religious or moral law;

Word Origins by John Ayto
Word Origins by John Ayto

(n.) middle english sinne, from old english synn, syn violation of divine law, offense against god; Web the original meanings of sin were largely concerned with religious matters (an offense against religious or moral law;

Web the original meanings of sin were largely concerned with religious matters (an offense against religious or moral law; Web the original meanings of sin were largely concerned with religious matters (an offense against religious or moral law; (n.) middle english sinne, from old english synn, syn violation of divine law, offense against god;