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transgress

Meaning of “transgress”

To break or pass beyond a law, command, duty, or rightful boundary.

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First occurrence: Numbers 14:41

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Matthew 15:2
Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
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1611 witness · Matthew 15:2 · retained source text

Why do thy disciples transgresse the tradition of the Elders? for they wash not their handes when they eat bread.

Matthew 15:3
But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?
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1611 witness · Matthew 15:3 · retained source text

But hee answered, and said vnto them, Why doe you also transgresse the Commandement of God by your tradition?

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