Hierosyléō — G2416
G2416 · Greek — ἱεροσυλέω
Pronunciation: hee-er-os-ool-eh'-o
Definition
verb
to be a temple-robber (figuratively)
- to commit sacrilege, to rob a temple
Usually translated as
commit sacrilege
Occurrences
Hierosyléō occurs 1 time in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1)
- Romans 2:22 — Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege (ἱεροσυλεῖς)?
Strong's Lexicon — H