מָעַל

Strong’s Definition

properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing).

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to act unfaithfully, act treacherously, transgress, commit a trespass
• 2.(qal) to act unfaithfully or treacherously

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: mâʻal; Pronunciation: maw-al'