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Essay from the year 2024 in the subject Theology - Biblical Theology, grade: A-, , language: English, abstract: The doctrine of original sin is widely debated in theology and biblical studies. Some scholars validate this concept while others believe it is not a biblical doctrine. Of interest is the use of Psalm 51:5-6 to prove that the idea of original sin is true and that this psalm stands as a testament to the validity of this doctrine. Some theological traditions use the verses uncritically in their articulation of the doctrine. Others seek to demonstrate that the verses do not speak of original sin. While this psalm acknowledges that one can be born in a sinful environment, Psalm 51: 5-6 should not be used to prove the concept of original sin because the context of the psalm does not push the idea of original sin, the psalm talks about personal sin, and the psalm does not refer to the fall of Adam in this context. The focus of this paper is not to discuss the validity of original sin, but it is to prove that Psalm 51:5-6 cannot be used as a text to prove the validity of the doctrine of original sin.