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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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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
51 occurrences50 verses20 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 34:7

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Amos 4:4
¶ Come to Beth-el, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Amos 4:4 · retained source text

¶ Come to Bethel and transgresse, at Gilgal multiplie transgression; and bring your sacrifices euery morning, and your tithes after three yeeres.

1611 marginal noteHeb. three yeeres of dayes.

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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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