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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. A “trespass” is the action of “trespassing.”
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* A trespass can be a violation of moral or civil law or 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.
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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."
* 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."
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(See also: [disobey ](../other/disobey.md ), [iniquity ](../kt/iniquity.md ), [sin ](../kt/sin.md ), [transgress ](../kt/transgression.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Samuel 25:27-28 ](en/tn/1sa/help/25/27 )
* [2 Chronicles 26:16-18 ](en/tn/2ch/help/26/16 )
* [Colossians 02:13-15 ](en/tn/col/help/02/13 )
* [Ephesians 02:1-3 ](en/tn/eph/help/02/01 )
* [Ezekiel 15:7-8 ](en/tn/ezk/help/15/07 )
* [Romans 05:16-17 ](en/tn/rom/help/05/16 )
* [Romans 05:20-21 ](en/tn/rom/help/05/20 )
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