Bible Dictionary

Trespass

An unlawful or wrongful act that violates a boundary, right, law, or duty.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

343 of 368

Letter

T

Meaning

An unlawful or wrongful act that violates a boundary, right, law, or duty.

Key Scriptures

  • Leviticus 5:14-19
  • Leviticus 6:1-7
  • Joshua 7:1
  • 2 Chronicles 26:16-18
  • Ezra 10:10-11
  • Psalm 32:1-2
  • Ephesians 2:1-5
  • Colossians 2:13

Original Language

Hebrew

מַעַל

maal

trespass; unfaithfulness; dealing falsely

Greek

παράπτωμα

paraptōma

trespass; transgression; offense

Meaning

A trespass is an unlawful or wrongful act that violates a boundary, right, law, or duty.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, trespass refers to an offense or wrong committed against God or another person.

The term is also used in the KJV for certain offenses requiring atonement and a trespass offering under the law.


Key References

  • Leviticus 5:14-19
  • Leviticus 6:1-7
  • Joshua 7:1
  • 2 Chronicles 26:16-18
  • Ezra 10:10-11
  • Psalm 32:1-2
  • Ephesians 2:1-5
  • Colossians 2:13

  • Sin
  • Transgression
  • Iniquity
  • Offense
  • Trespass Offering
  • Guilt

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Scriptures

  • Leviticus 5:14-19
  • Leviticus 6:1-7
  • Joshua 7:1
  • 2 Chronicles 26:16-18
  • Ezra 10:10-11
  • Psalm 32:1-2
  • Ephesians 2:1-5
  • Colossians 2:13

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