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Definition:The term "transgress" in the biblical context refers to the act of violating a command, law, or moral code. It is often synonymous with sin, iniquity, or rebellion against God's commandments. The concept of transgression is central to understanding the nature of sin and the need for redemption in Christian theology.
Biblical Usage:The word "transgress" and its derivatives appear throughout the Bible, illustrating humanity's tendency to deviate from God's laws. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word "pasha" is commonly used, while the New Testament employs the Greek term "parabainō."
Old Testament References:Transgression is frequently mentioned in the context of the Israelites' covenant relationship with God. In
Isaiah 53:5 , the prophet speaks of the Suffering Servant, saying, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." This passage highlights the redemptive work of the Messiah, who bears the penalty for human transgressions.
In
Psalm 32:1 , David writes, "Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered." This verse underscores the blessedness of receiving God's forgiveness, a theme that resonates throughout the Psalms.
New Testament References:The New Testament continues to address the issue of transgression, emphasizing the need for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. In
Romans 4:15 , Paul explains, "For the law brings wrath, because where there is no law, there is no transgression." Here, Paul discusses the relationship between the law and transgression, indicating that the law reveals human sinfulness.
Galatians 3:19 poses the question, "Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions until the arrival of the Seed to whom the promise referred." This passage suggests that the law was instituted to highlight transgressions and point to the necessity of Christ's redemptive work.
Theological Significance:Transgression is a fundamental concept in Christian theology, as it underscores the human condition of sinfulness and the need for divine grace. The Bible teaches that all have transgressed God's laws (
Romans 3:23), and this separation from God necessitates reconciliation through Jesus Christ.
The sacrificial system in the Old Testament foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who atones for the transgressions of humanity.
Hebrews 9:15 states, "For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant."
Practical Implications:Understanding transgression is crucial for believers as it calls for a response of repentance and faith. Christians are encouraged to confess their transgressions and seek God's forgiveness, as seen in 1
John 1:9 : "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Moreover, believers are called to live in obedience to God's commandments, striving to avoid transgressions and to walk in the Spirit, as Paul exhorts in
Galatians 5:16 : "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
In summary, the concept of transgression is integral to the biblical narrative, highlighting the need for redemption and the transformative power of God's grace through Jesus Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To overpass a prescribed limit or boundary; to break a law; to sin.
2. (v. t.) To offend against; to vex.
3. (v. i.) To offend against the law; to sin.
Greek
5233. huperbaino -- to step over,transgress... to step over,
transgress. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: huperbaino Phonetic
Spelling: (hoop-er-bah'-ee-no) Short Definition: I
transgress, go beyond
...3891. paranomeo -- totransgress the law
... totransgress the law. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: paranomeo Phonetic
Spelling: (par-an-om-eh'-o) Short Definition: I act contrary to law Definition...
3845. parabaino -- to go by the side of, to go past
... by the side of, to go past. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: parabaino Phonetic
Spelling: (par-ab-ah'-ee-no) Short Definition: Itransgress Definition: I...
3848. parabates -- one who stands beside
... breaker, transgressor. From parabaino; a violator -- breaker,transgress(-or). see
GREEK parabaino. (parabatai) -- 1 Occurrence. (parabaten) -- 2 Occurrences....
4160. poieo -- to make, do
... move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising
up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, +transgress the law...
4417. ptaio -- to cause to stumble, to stumble
... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ptaio Phonetic Spelling: (ptah'-yo) Short Definition:
I stumble, fall, sin Definition: I stumble, fall, sin, err,transgress....
458. anomia -- lawlessness
... From anomos; illegality, ie Violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness -- iniquity,
Xtransgress(-ion of) the law, unrighteousness. see GREEK anomos....
3928. parerchomai -- to pass by, to come to
... ie To approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative)
avert -- come (forth), go, pass (away, by, over), past,transgress....
Strong's Hebrew
6586. pasha -- to rebel,transgress... 6585, 6586. pasha. 6587 . to rebel,
transgress. Transliteration: pasha Phonetic
Spelling: (paw-shah') Short Definition: transgressed. Word Origin a prim.
...4603. maal -- to act unfaithfully or treacherously
...transgress, commit, do a trespassing. A primitive root; properly, to cover
up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, ie Treacherously...
5674a. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on
... 5), taken away (1), taken away (2), through (1), through...we have gone (1),
through...you passed (1), took (1), transfer (3),transgress (4), transgressed (...
5647. abad -- to work, serve
... keep, labour(-ing man, bring to pass, (cause to, make to) serve(-ing, self), (be,
become) servant(-s), do (use) service, till(-er),transgress (from margin...
7686. shagah -- to go astray, err
... A primitive root; to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake,
especially (morally) totransgress; by extension (through the idea of...
5674. abar -- to pass over, through, or by, pass on
... raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, + shave, cause to (make) sound, X
speedily, X sweet smelling, take (away), (make to)transgress(-or), translate...
898. bagad -- to act or deal treacherously
... with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage -- deal
deceitfully (treacherously, unfaithfully), offend,transgress(-or), (depart...
Library
Concerning the Pharisees and Scribes who came and Inquired, Why do...
... Book XI. 8. Concerning the Pharisees and Scribes Who Came and Inquired, Why
Do Thy DisciplesTransgress the Tradition of the Elders?...
Behold, did not Achar the Son of ZaraTransgress in the Accursed...
... Canon III. Behold, did not Achar the son of Zaratransgress in the accursed
thing? Behold, did not Achar [129] the son of Zara...
Concerning the Embassage of the Jews to Caius; and How Caius Sent...
... there came many ten thousands of the Jews to Petronius, to Ptolemais, to offer their
petitions to him, that he would not compel them totransgress and violate...
The Traditions of the Elders in Collision with Divine Law.
... And then you are not ashamed to accuse My disciples whotransgress no commandment;
for they walk "in all His commandments and ordinances blamelessly," [5425...
The Surrender of Gischala; While John Flies Away from it to...
... Romans were not ignorant how the period of the seventh day was among them a cessation
from all labors; and that he who should compel them totransgress the law...
1 Thessalonians iv. 3-Jan
... Ver.6. "That no mantransgress, and wrong his brother in the matter.". He
has well said, "that no mantransgress." To each man God...
Christ is the Head of all Things Already Mentioned. It was Fitting...
... For as at the beginning it was by means of food that [the enemy] persuaded man,
although not suffering hunger, totransgress God's commandments, so in the end...
St. James ii. 10
... to extend, in some degree, to all the rest, because it is certain that the same
Disposition of Mind which engageth, or permits him totransgress one Law, when...
The Impending Conflict
... the earth. To deceive men, and thus lead them totransgress God's law, is
the object which he has steadfastly pursued. Whether this...
The Impending Conflict.
... the earth. To deceive men, and thus lead them totransgress God's law, is
the object which he has steadfastly pursued. Whether this...
Thesaurus
Transgress (26 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Transgress (26 Occurrences). Matthew 15:2 Why
do thy disciples
transgress the tradition of the elders?
...Offend (24 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) Totransgress; to violate; to sin against. 5. (vt) To oppose or obstruct
in duty; to cause to stumble; to cause to sin or to fall. Int....
Offence (27 Occurrences)
... 1. Old Testament Usage: In the Old Testament it is frequently the translation of
'asham, "to be guilty," "totransgress": Jeremiah 2:3, the Revised Version...
Wherefore (448 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV). Matthew 15:2 Wherefore do thy disciplestransgress the tradition of the
elders? for they do not wash their hands when they may eat bread.' (YLT)....
Transgressed (44 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofTransgress. Multi-Version Concordance
Transgressed (44 Occurrences). Luke 15:29 And he answering...
Transgression (70 Occurrences)
... trans-gresh'-un: From "transgress," to pass over or beyond; to overpass, as any
rule prescribed as the limit of duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or...
Overstep (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vt) To step over or beyond; totransgress.
Multi-Version Concordance Overstep (1 Occurrence). Proverbs...
God's (602 Occurrences)
... YLT NAS). Matthew 15:3 "Why do you, too," He retorted, "transgress God's
commands for the sake of your tradition? (WEY). Matthew 15...
Wanderest (1 Occurrence)
... Jeremiah 2:20 For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou
saidst, I will nottransgress; when upon every high hill and under every...
Findest (7 Occurrences)
... 17:3 Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried
me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall nottransgress....
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