en_tw/bible/kt/trespass.md

trespass, trespasses, trespassed

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, iniquity, sin, transgress)

Bible References:

• 1 Samuel 25:27-28
• 2 Chronicles 26:16-18
• Colossians 02:13-15
• Ephesians 02:1-3
• Ezekiel 15:7-8
• Romans 05:16-17
• Romans 05:20-21

Word Data:##

• Strong's: H816, H817, H819, H2398, H4603, H4604, H6586, H6588, G264, G3900