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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

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First occurrence: Exodus 34:7

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Ezekiel 33:12

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Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Ezekiel 33:12 · retained source text

Therefore thou sonne of man, say vnto the children of thy people, The righteousnes of the righteous shal not deliuer him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickednes of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that hee turneth from his wickednes, neither shall the righteous bee able to liue for his righteousnes in the day that he sinneth.

1611 marginal noteChap. 18.24.

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Exodus 34:7 Ezra 9:4 Job 34:6 Proverbs 12:13 Proverbs 29:16 Ezekiel 33:12 Micah 6:7 1 John 3:4

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Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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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.

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