Bible Verses On Forgiveness

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The New Testament word translated as 'forgive' is 'apheimi'. When you read the other places where this word is used, you soon see that perhaps 'forgive' is a poor translation. Satan apheimi'd Jesus when his temptations failed; Peter apheimi'd the nets when Jesus called him to follow him, and the woman at the well apheimi'd her jar to run to the city if we confess our sin. He is faithful and just to apheimi our sin and to cleanse us... Greek is an exacting language, having five words for different types of love. Is 'forgive' the best translation? Can a Just God 'forgive' sin when all of scripture tells us it must be paid for?