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transgressor

noun

«transgressor» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

Someone who breaks God's law or rebels against Him. The word is used for the wicked, who are warned or taught to turn back.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that even transgressors can repent and return to God. Psalm 51 is read as David's prayer of repentance, promising to teach transgressors God's ways.

Meaning

A person who breaks a law or commandment, a sinner. tree →

Examples

  • Remember this, and stand fast; bring it to mind, O ye transgressors. (Prophets ISA.46.8, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways; and sinners shall return unto Thee. (Writings PSA.51.15, JPS 1917) tree →
  • But transgressors shall be destroyed together; the future of the wicked shall be cut off. (Writings PSA.37.38, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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