ἱεροσυλέω (hierosyléō) — Commit Sacrilege

Greek word study: ἱεροσυλέω (hierosyléō), Strong's G2416. to be a temple-robber (figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2416
Quick definition
Greek word
ἱεροσυλέω (hierosyléō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be a temple-robber (figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2417 (ἱερόσυλος);

KJV translation words: commit sacrilege

Where this word appears

Strong's G2416 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Romans 2:22.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do you rob temples ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἱεροσυλεῖς; ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Romans 2:22 — ἱεροσυλεῖς; — do you rob temples

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2417 ἱερόσυλος (hierósylos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hierosyléō (G2416) mean?

To be a temple-robber (figuratively).

How is G2416 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2416 as: commit sacrilege.

How often does ἱεροσυλέω (hierosyléō) appear?

Strong's G2416 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Romans 2:22.