The meaning of “מָעַל”
Understanding mâʻal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing). - properly, to cover up - used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treac...
מָעַל
transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing). - properly, to cover up - used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously 1) to act unfaithfully, act treacherously, transgress, commit a trespass 1a) (Qal) to act unfaithfully or treacherously 1a1) against man 1a2) against God 1a3) against devoted thing 1a4) against husband
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 6:2 | “If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the Lord, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour;” Word: מָעַל (mâʻal) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:51 | “Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the waters of Meribah–Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of Israel.” Word: מָעַל (mâʻal) | |
| 1 Chronicles 5:25 | “And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them.” Word: מָעַל (mâʻal) | |
| Ezra 10:10 | “And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel.” Word: מָעַל (mâʻal) | |
| Proverbs 16:10 | “A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.” Word: מָעַל (mâʻal) |
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