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transgression

Meaning of “transgression”

The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.

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First occurrence: Exodus 34:7

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2 Chronicles 29:19
Moreover all the vessels, which king Ahaz in his reign did cast away in his transgression, have we prepared and sanctified, and, behold, they are before the altar of the Lord.
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Moreouer all the vessels which king Ahaz in his reigne did cast away in his transgression, haue we prepared and sanctified, and behold, they are before the altar of the LORD.

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The act of passing over or beyond a law or rule of moral duty; violation of a law or known principle of rectitude; breach of command; fault, offense, or crime.

volume 2, leaf 793, column 1 (main_dictionary)

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