Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἱερόσυλος”
Understanding hierósylos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
robber of churches. - a temple-despoiler
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἱερόσυλος
Phonetichee-er-os'-oo-los
Transliterationhierósylos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
robber of churches. - a temple-despoiler
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 19:37 | “For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.” Word: ἱερόσυλος (hierósylos) |