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trespass
Definition:
To "trespass" means to break a law or to violate the rights of another person.
- 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: ../other/disobey.md, ../kt/iniquity.md, ../kt/sin.md, ../kt/transgression.md)