λῃστής

lēstēsNoun (Masculine)G3027

robber/rebel

From: from (to plunder);

Short Definition

a brigand

Full Lexicon Entry

a robber, brigand: (LXX).
Synonyms
κλέπτης, q.v
LXX Usage: for גְּדוּד, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
4
Matthew
4
John
3
Mark
3
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:26
  • John 18:40
  • Luke 19:46
  • Matthew 26:55
  • Mark 11:17

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