Hebrew word study
מָעַל H4603
- Transliteration
- mâʻal
- Pronunciation
- maw-al'
- KJV glosses
- transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing).
Lexical summary
properly, to cover up
used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
properly, to cover up
used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information