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# trespass
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## Definition
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To "trespass" means to break a law or to violate the rights of another person.
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* A trespass can be a violation of moral or civil law or a sin committed against another person.
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* This term is related to the terms "sin," and "transgress," especially as it relates to disobeying God.
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* All sins are trespasses against God.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* Depending on the context, "to trespass against" could be translated as "to sin against" or "to break the rule."
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* Some languages may have an idiom like "cross the line" that could be used to translate "trespass."
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* 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."
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