# trespass

## Definition:

The term “trespass” means to cross a line or to violate a boundary. This term is often used figuratively, meaning to break a law or to violate the rights of another person.

* This term is very similar to the word “transgression,” but is generally used more often to describe violations against other people than against God.
* A trespass can be a violation of a moral law or a civil law.
* A trespass can also be a sin committed against another person.
* This term is related to the terms “sin” and “transgress,” especially as it relates to disobeying God. All sins are trespasses against God.

## Translation Suggestions:

* Depending on the context, to “trespass against” could be translated as to “sin against” or to “break the rule.”
* Some languages may have an expression like “cross the line” that could be used to translate “trespass.”
* Consider how this term fits with the meaning of the surrounding Bible text and compare it to other terms that have a similar meaning, such as “transgress” and “sin.”

(See also: [disobey](../other/disobey.md), [iniquity](../kt/iniquity.md), [sin](../kt/sin.md), [transgress](../kt/transgression.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Samuel 25:28](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/25/28)
* [2 Chronicles 26:16-18](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/26/16)
* [Colossians 2:13](rc://en/tn/help/col/02/13)
* [Ephesians 2:1](rc://en/tn/help/eph/02/01)
* [Ezekiel 15:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/15/07)
* [Romans 5:17](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/17)
* [Romans 5:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/20)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0816, H0817, H0819, H2398, H4603, H4604, H6586, H6588, G02640, G39000
