G3075: λυμαίνομαι
lymaínomai · “to ravage”
Definition
properly, to soil, i.e. (figuratively) insult (maltreat)
KJV translates it as: make havock of
Word origin: middle voice from a probably derivative of G3089 (λύω) (meaning filth);
Extended definition
λυμαίνομαι
(λύμη, outrage), [in LXX chiefly for שָׁחַת pi., hi., also for כִּרְסֵם, etc. ;]
1. to outrage, maltreat: with accusative, Act.8:3.
2. to corrupt, defile (Eze.16:25, Pro.23:8, 4Ma.18:8, al.).†
(AS)
(λύμη, outrage), [in LXX chiefly for שָׁחַת pi., hi., also for כִּרְסֵם, etc. ;]
1. to outrage, maltreat: with accusative, Act.8:3.
2. to corrupt, defile (Eze.16:25, Pro.23:8, 4Ma.18:8, al.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3075 is translated
- was destroying ×1
Bible verses with G3075 (lymaínomai)
Lymaínomai appears in 1 verse.
- Acts 8:3
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.