ἱεροσυλέω
hierosuleōVerbG2416
to despoil a temple
From: from G2417 (ἱερόσυλος);
Short Definition
to be a temple-robber (figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
to rob a temple (commit sacrilege, R, mg.).
LXX Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
1
Key Passages
- Romans 2:22
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