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 timesAppears 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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