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Temple robber

ἱερόσυλοςStrong’s G2417

hierosulos

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Hierosulos is the Greek word usually translated “temple plunderers”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.”
Acts 19:37 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “temple plunderers”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • temple plunderers 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • Acts 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    ἱερόσυλος hierosulos · temple robber

    ἱερόσυλος, -ον (ἱερόν, συλάω), [in LXX: 2Ma.4:42 (cf. -λημα, 2Ma.4:39; -λία, 2Ma.13:6)* ;] robbing temples: Act.19:37.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.