מָעַל
mâʻal(maw-al')
“properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously”
35 occurrencesOld TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
Translated in KJV as
transgress(commit, do a) trespass(-ing).
Etymology
a primitive root;
Chain Links
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24 of 35
“And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel.”