G2416: ἱεροσυλέω
hierosyléō · “to despoil a temple”
Definition
to be a temple-robber (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: commit sacrilege
Word origin: from G2417 (ἱερόσυλος);
Extended definition
ἱερο-συλέω, -ῶ
(ἱερόσυλος, which see), [in LXX: 2Ma.9:2 * ;]
to rob a temple (commit sacrilege, R, mg.): Rom.2:22.†
(AS)
(ἱερόσυλος, which see), [in LXX: 2Ma.9:2 * ;]
to rob a temple (commit sacrilege, R, mg.): Rom.2:22.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2416 is translated
- do you rob temples? ×1
Bible verses with G2416 (hierosyléō)
Hierosyléō appears in 1 verse.
- Romans 2:22
Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?