CategoryDoctrine / Sin and Law Term
Modern Equivalentviolate; break a command; offense.
KJV Word TypeVerb / noun
DefinitionTo cross a boundary, violate a command, or commit an offense. “Transgression” refers to the act or guilt of breaking God’s law or command.
Key Verses"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." (Psalm 32:1); "For where no law is, there is no transgression." (Romans 4:15)
KJV Usage NoteOften emphasizes crossing a known moral or covenant boundary.
Common MisunderstandingIt is not merely a mistake; it often means violating a known command or boundary.
EtymologyFrom Latin transgredi, meaning to step across or go beyond.