Pasha‘ is another strong Hebrew term for sin in the Old Testament. The word means “to rebel,” “to trespass,” or “to betray.” It is used of Israel’s revolt against God in Isaiah 1:2: “But they have rebelled [pasha‘] against me.” Also, the Hebrew word ‘abar means “to transgress” or “to pass over.” In a moral context it refers to transgressing a commandment or violating a covenant. Moses said, “Why then are you transgressing [‘abar] the command of the LORD, when it will not succeed?” (Num. 14:41). In
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