罪ざい源げん

noun

substance of a sin; source of a sin

Rare, formal term used in theological or moral discussions to refer to the essence or origin of sin. Not used in everyday conversation.

• キリスト教きょう神しん学がくでは、罪ざい源げんについての議ぎ論ろんが行おこなわれることがある。

  In Christian theology, discussions about the substance of sin sometimes take place.