# trespass

## Definition:

To "trespass" means to break a law or to violate the rights of another person. A "trespass" is the action of "trespassing."

* 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.

## 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 02:13](rc://en/tn/help/col/02/13)
* [Ephesians 02:01](rc://en/tn/help/eph/02/01)
* [Ezekiel 15:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/15/07)
* [Romans 05:17](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/17)
* [Romans 05:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/rom/05/20)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H819, H4604, H6588, G264, G3900

## Forms Found in the English ULB

trespass, trespassed, trespasses