nguyên tội

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Original Sin: In Christian theology, the state of sin inherited by all human beings as a consequence of the first sin committed by Adam and Eve, who disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Giáo lý về nguyên tội là một phần quan trọng trong thần học Kitô giáo. (The doctrine of original sin is an important part of Christian theology.)
  • Theo Kinh Thánh, nguyên tội đã đưa sự chết vào thế gian. (According to the Bible, original sin brought death into the world.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in religious, theological, and philosophical discussions concerning human nature, morality, and salvation.
• It can be referenced metaphorically in literature or art to describe a fundamental, inherited flaw or corruption.

Variants and Related Words

• Tội tổ tông: This is a direct synonym in Vietnamese, also meaning "original sin."
  • Tội tổ tông và nguyên tội có nghĩa giống nhau. (Tội tổ tông and nguyên tội have the same meaning.)

Synonyms

• Original Sin: The state of sinfulness believed to characterize all human beings from birth.

Related Concepts

• Sự sa ngã (The Fall): The event of Adam and Eve's disobedience, which resulted in original sin.
• Ơn cứu độ / Sự cứu rỗi (Salvation/Redemption): The deliverance from sin, often discussed in contrast to the condition of original sin.