Strong's Concordance, Hebrew Dictionary

Transgress, properly, to cover up, Hebrew: מָעַל, māʿal (H4603)

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Here are transgress, trespass and related words in the Bible. What does the source Hebrew word מָעַל mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].

Definition Details

Strong's Number: H4603

Hebrew Base Word: מָעַל

Part of speech: Verb

Usage: Transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing)

Definition: Properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e., treacherously.

Detailed definition:

  1. To act unfaithfully, act treacherously, transgress, commit a trespass.
    1. (Qal) to act unfaithfully or treacherously.
      1. Against man.
      2. Against God.
      3. Against devoted thing.
      4. Against husband.

Derived terms: A primitive root.

Pronunciation:

  1. Biblical International Phonetic Alphabet: mɔːˈʕɑl
  2. Modern International Phonetic Alphabet: mɑːˈʕɑl
  3. Transliteration: māʿal
  4. Biblical Pronunciation: maw-AL
  5. Modern Pronunciation: ma-AL



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Bible Verses with מָעַל (H4603)

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