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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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Romans 4:15
Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
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1611 witness · Romans 4:15 · retained source text

Because the law worketh wrath: for where no Lawe is, there is no transgression.

Romans 5:14
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
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Neuertheles, death reigned from Adam to Moses, euen ouer them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adams transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come:

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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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