Greek Word Study

The meaning of βεβηλόω

Understanding bebēlóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

profane. - to desecrate

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βεβηλόω

Phoneticbeb-ay-lo'-o
Transliterationbebēlóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

profane. - to desecrate

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 12:5

Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?

Word: βεβηλόω (bebēlóō)
Acts 24:6

Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.

Word: βεβηλόω (bebēlóō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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