In biblical terms, a "transgressor" is one who violates a command or law, particularly the laws of God. The concept of transgression is deeply rooted in the moral and spiritual framework of the Bible, where it is often synonymous with sin and rebellion against divine authority.

Old Testament Context

The Hebrew word for transgressor, "pasha," conveys the idea of rebellion or revolt. In the Old Testament, transgression is frequently associated with the breaking of God's covenant and commandments. For instance, in Isaiah 53:12 , the Suffering Servant is described as bearing the sin of many and interceding for the transgressors: "Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He poured out His life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors."

The Psalms and Proverbs also address the nature and consequences of transgression. Psalm 51:13 speaks of the desire for restoration and teaching others the ways of God: "Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will return to You." Proverbs 13:2 warns of the outcomes of transgression: "From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the Greek word "parabates" is used to describe a transgressor, emphasizing the act of stepping over a boundary or breaking a law. The Apostle Paul frequently discusses transgression in the context of the law and grace. In Romans 2:23 , Paul addresses the hypocrisy of those who boast in the law yet transgress it: "You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?"

James 2:11 further illustrates the comprehensive nature of the law and the seriousness of transgression: "For He who said, 'Do not commit adultery,' also said, 'Do not murder.' If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker."

Theological Implications

Transgression is not merely a legal infraction but a moral and spiritual breach that separates humanity from God. It underscores the need for repentance and redemption, themes central to the Christian faith. The sacrificial death of Jesus Christ is seen as the ultimate remedy for transgression, offering forgiveness and reconciliation with God. As stated in Galatians 3:19 , the law was given because of transgressions until the coming of the promised Seed: "Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions until the arrival of the Seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator."

Practical Application

Believers are called to recognize their own transgressions and seek God's forgiveness through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. The acknowledgment of one's status as a transgressor is a step toward spiritual growth and maturity, leading to a life that reflects God's righteousness and holiness.(n.) One who transgresses; one who breaks a law, or violates a command; one who violates any known rule or principle of rectitude; a sinner.3848. parabates -- one who stands beside
... who stands beside. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: parabates Phonetic
Spelling: (par-ab-at'-ace) Short Definition: a transgressor Definition: a ...
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459. anomos -- lawless, without law
... ie (negatively) not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or
(positively) wicked -- without law, lawless, transgressor, unlawful, wicked. ...
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3781. opheiletes -- a debtor
... From opheilo; an ower, ie Person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally,
a transgressor (against God) -- debtor, which owed, sinner. see GREEK opheilo. ...
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898. bagad -- to act or deal treacherously
... treacherously (1), unfairness (1). deal deceitfully, treacherously, unfaithfully,
offend, transgressor, depart. A primitive root; to ...
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Who is the Transgressor of the Law? the Oldness of Its Letter. The ...
... A Treatise on grace and free will, Chapter 22 [X.]"Who is the Transgressor of
the Law? The Oldness of Its Letter. The Newness of Its Spirit. ...
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The Way of the Transgressor is Hard.
... The Way of the Transgressor is Hard. There was a man whom I knew who was an inveterate
drinker. ... If he has, I ask him: Is not the way of the transgressor hard? ...
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The Pleading Note in Prayer
... And, first, let us take the case of that man here, who has been a great
transgressor. ... Let the great transgressor listen to that. ...
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Its Problem
... nought but omniscience could solve, but that the consummate wisdom of God has devised
a way whereby He can pronounce righteous a guilty transgressor of His Law ...
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The General Conference of 1828
... 2. Maintaining that the infinite claims of justice upon the transgressor of the
divine law may, upon the condition of the mere acts of the transgressor himself ...
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Self-Scrutiny in God's Presence.
... I. The text represents God as saying to the transgressor of his law, "Come and let
us reason together." The first lesson to be learned, consequently, is the ...
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The Exercise of Mercy Optional with God.
... While informing His servant, that He is gracious and clement towards a penitent
transgressor, He at the same time teaches him that He is under no obligation ...
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That to Churches Consecrated Without any Deposit of the Reliques ...
... And if any bishop from this time forward is found consecrating a temple without
holy relics, he shall be deposed, as a transgressor of the ecclesiastical ...
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The Dilemma Proposed to the Pelagians.
... And how do we belong to that "judgment" which was spoken against the
transgressor, if we do not inherit injury from the transgressor? ...
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Thou Shalt in any Wise Rebuke Thy Neighbor, and not Suffer Sin ...
... How many instances there are, where a single reproof has been to the transgressor
like the barbed arrow in his soul, that rankled, and rankled, the poison ...
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Transgressor (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Transgressor (9 Occurrences). ... Galatians 2:18 For if I build
again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. ...
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Law-transgressor (2 Occurrences)
Law-transgressor. Law-teachers, Law-transgressor. Lawyer .
Multi-Version Concordance Law-transgressor (2 Occurrences). ...
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Uncircumcision (19 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:25 For circumcision indeed profits, if you are a doer of the law, but if
you are a transgressor of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision ...
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Lawbreaker (3 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:27 and the uncircumcision, by nature, fulfilling the law, shall judge thee
who, through letter and circumcision, 'art' a transgressor of law. ...
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Transgressors (19 Occurrences)

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Lawyer (5 Occurrences)

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Circumcision (98 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:25 For circumcision indeed profits, if you are a doer of the law, but if
you are a transgressor of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision ...
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Knewest (11 Occurrences)
... knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that
thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the ...
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Killest (3 Occurrences)
... said also, Do not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest,
thou art become a transgressor of the law. (ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Uncircumcised (48 Occurrences)
... Romans 2:27 and the uncircumcision, by nature, fulfilling the law, shall judge thee
who, through letter and circumcision, 'art' a transgressor of law. ...
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