GreekG2416Verb
ἱεροσυλέω
hierosuleō
“to despoil a temple”
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to be a temple-robber (figuratively)
from G2417 (ἱερόσυλος);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to rob a temple (commit sacrilege, R, mg.).
LXX: *
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ἱεροσυλέω appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Romans
1
Key Passages
Romans 2:22BSB
You who forbid adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?
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