The meaning of “λῃστής”
Understanding lēistḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
robber, thief. - a brigand
λῃστής
robber, thief. - a brigand
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:38 | “Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.” Word: λῃστής (lēistḗs) | |
| Mark 14:48 | “And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?” Word: λῃστής (lēistḗs) | |
| Luke 19:46 | “Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.” Word: λῃστής (lēistḗs) | |
| John 10:8 | “All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.” Word: λῃστής (lēistḗs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:26 | “In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;” Word: λῃστής (lēistḗs) |