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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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Job 7:21
And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shall not be.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 7:21 · retained source text

And why doest thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquitie? for now shall I sleepe in the dust, and thou shalt seeke me in the morning, but I shall not be.

Job 8:4
If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their transgression;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 8:4 · retained source text

If thy children haue sinned against him, and he haue cast them away for their transgression:

1611 marginal noteHeb. in the hand of their transgression

Job 13:23
How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 13:23 · retained source text

How many are mine iniquities and sinnes? make mee to knowe my transgression, and my sinne.

Job 14:17
My transgression is sealed up in a bag, and thou sewest up mine iniquity.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 14:17 · retained source text

My transgression is sealed vp in a bagge, and thou sowest vp mine iniquitie.

Job 34:6
Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 34:6 · retained source text

Should I lye against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.

1611 marginal noteHebr. mine arrow.

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Historical definitions

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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